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Age- and gender-related characteristics in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

Kun-Tai KangWen-Chin WengPei-Lin LeeWei-Chung Hsu
Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2022)
Male gender and obesity increase risk of OSA. Regarding age disparities, this study discovered a higher AHI in male adolescents than in young boys.
Keyphrases
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • positive airway pressure
  • young adults
  • metabolic syndrome
  • type diabetes
  • insulin resistance
  • weight loss
  • weight gain
  • healthcare
  • affordable care act