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Sleep Breath 2001; 05(1): 035-042
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-12790
REVIEW ARTICLE

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Morbidity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Facts and Theory

David Gozal
  • Department of Pediatrics, Kosair Children's Hospital Sleep Medicine and Apnea Center, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky
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Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a frequent, albeit underdiagnosed, problem in children. If left untreated, SDB may lead to substantial morbidities affecting multiple target organs and systems. This review provides a detailed and current description of the current status of our understanding of SDB-associated morbidity in children, and provides recommendations of future research directions necessary for increasing our knowledge and awareness on the short- and long-term consequences of SDB during childhood.

KEYWORD

Obstructive sleep apnea - respiratory control - craniofacial - sleep - apnea - tonsils - adenoids - upper airway - pharynx - snoring - hypertension

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