What is it about?
Adenoid hypertrophy is a relatively common condition in children. With time It leads craniofacial changes which make respiration more difficult. These two factors in turn can lead to obstructive sleep apnea.
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Why is it important?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious condition and leads to mental, metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities in children. It should be diagnosed in time to avoid complication.
Perspectives
Awareness of the problem, timely screeening and careful monitoring in selective groups of patients is essential for a healthy future generation.
Serghei Covanțev
State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemițanu"
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This page is a summary of: Adenoid Hypertrophy, Craniofacial Growth and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Crucial Triad in Children, Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, February 2021, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/1573398x16999201202122440.
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