Different Associations between Tonsil Microbiome, Chronic Tonsillitis, and Intermittent Hypoxemia among Obstructive Sleep Apnea Children of Different Weight Status: A Pilot Case-Control Study

Different Associations between Tonsil Microbiome, Chronic Tonsillitis, and Intermittent Hypoxemia among Obstructive Sleep Apnea Children of Different Weight Status: A Pilot Case-Control Study

The tonsil microbiome is associated with chronic tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children, and the gut microbiome is associated with host weight status. In this study, we hypothesized that weight status may be associated with clinical profiles and the tonsil microbiome in children w...

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Main Authors: Hai-Hua Chuang, Jen-Fu Hsu, Li-Pang Chuang, Cheng-Hsun Chiu, Yen-Lin Huang, Hsueh-Yu Li, Ning-Hung Chen, Yu-Shu Huang, Chun-Wei Chuang, Chung-Guei Huang, Hsin-Chih Lai, Li-Ang Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
children
intermittent hypoxemia
microbiome
obstructive sleep apnea
tonsil
weight status
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/6/486

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