Article
Pathological Endotypic Traits of Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Age and Sex Differences.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Jan 2026
Lin Chien-Heng, Hang Liang-Wen, Finnsson Eysteinn, Ágústsson Jón S, Sands Scott A, Cheng Wan-Ju
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Paediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a distinct pathophysiology and management from that of adults, yet endotypic traits in this population remain underreported. Understanding how these traits vary by age and sex could provide insights into respiratory system development. This study aims to examine the association of age and sex with endotypic traits in children and adolescents...
Topics
- Humans
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
- Male
- Female
- Child
- Polysomnography
- Adolescent
- Sex Factors
- Age Factors
- Prospective Studies
- Taiwan
- Phenotype
