Clinicals and upper airway characteristics in obese children with obstructive sleep apnea
Conclusion The occurrence rate of OSA in this obese pediatric population was high. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy and a modified Mallampati index of class III/IV were the factors associated with OSA.
Source: Sleep Science - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
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