Article
Characterization of craniofacial-based clinical phenotypes in children with suspected obstructive sleep apnea.
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine - 1 Nov 2023
Fernandes Fagundes Nathalia Carolina, Loliencar Prachi, MacLean Joanna E, Flores-Mir Carlos, Heo Giseon
Abstract excerpt
STUDY OBJECTIVES: We conducted this study to identify phenotypes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children based on lifestyle, sleep habits, age, obesity, sex, soft tissue facial features, and specific craniofacial abnormalities. METHODS: Seventy-three children with symptoms of pediatric OSA who underwent overnight observed polysomnography participated in this study. Soft tissue facial features were assessed...
Topics
- Humans
- Child
- Adolescent
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
- Obesity
- Mandible
- Phenotype
- Craniofacial Abnormalities
