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Article: Findings from University of Southern California broaden understanding of obstructive sleep apnea in children.
- Article from:
- Obesity & Diabetes Week
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
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New investigation results, 'The snoring child,' are detailed in a study published in Pediatric Annals. "Snoring is a common manifestation of obstructive sleep apnea and represents one end of the spectrum of sleep-related breathing disorders. Children with primary snoring initially may develop OSAS later, so inquiring about symptoms of OSAS should be part of each visit," scientists in the United States report (see also Obstructive Sleep Apnea).
"Obstructive sleep apnea can result in serious cardiovascular and metabolic consequences and neurocognitive deficits. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy remains the most common cause of OSA although the rising prevalence of obesity ...