Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among obese toddlers and preschool children.

Saadoun Bin HasanSherri KatzZoe NugentJoy NehmeZihang LuAbdullah KhayatSuhail Al-SalehReshma AminIndra Narang

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2017)

Young obese children should be assessed for OSA. A history of snoring and daytime sleepiness may be useful indicators to facilitate triage for a PSG, especially in resource-limited settings.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
adipose tissue
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
emergency department
sleep apnea
obese patients
type diabetes
young adults
risk factors
bariatric surgery