High Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pediatric Patients With Turner Syndrome.
Tiffany Thienthao PhamShanlee M DavisSuhong TongKhaled A CampaNorman R FriedmanSarah Ann GitomerPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)
Young children with TS have a high prevalence of oSDB and thus should be screened for oSDB. Polysomnography should be performed in those with associated risk factors and symptoms oSDB. Treatment of oSDB is imperative as individuals with TS are already at increased risk of behavioral problems, neurocognitive deficits, and growth impairment that may be worsened with oSDB.