Reduced Tongue Mobility: An Unrecognised Risk Factor of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

Hoi Man Yuen Chun Ting Au Chiu-Wing Winnie ChuAlbert Martin LiKate Ching-Ching Chan

Published in: Sleep (2021)

In pre-pubertal children, reduced tongue mobility is associated with the occurrence and severity of OSA. Assessing tongue mobility is recommended in childhood OSA management.

Keyphrases

positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
risk factors
young adults
risk assessment
childhood cancer
physical activity
sleep quality
depressive symptoms