Effect of Obesity on the Respiratory Parameters in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Effect of Obesity on the Respiratory Parameters in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

The aim of the study was to investigate how obesity can influence sleep respiratory parameters in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children. Methods: The study analyzes 56 Caucasian children and adolescents aged 11 ± 2.79 years with a BMI > 5th percentiles and a PSQ value ≥ 0.33. Childr...

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Main Authors: Carolina Caliendo, Rossella Femiano, Giuseppina Rosaria Umano, Stefano Martina, Ludovica Nucci, Letizia Perillo, Vincenzo Grassia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
Nocturnal Home Cardiorespiratory Polygraphy (PG)
obesity
Saturation O<sub>2</sub> (SaO<sub>2</sub>)
Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/12/1874

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