Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
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• Not diagnostic of OSA<br />
Diagnosis of OSAS<br />
Snor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Not always <strong>in</strong>dicative of pathologic breath<strong>in</strong>g<br />
patterns<br />
• <strong>Sleep</strong> architecture can be normal<br />
• Occurs <strong>in</strong> 7 - 10% of children on a regular<br />
basis<br />
• Occurs <strong>in</strong> 20% on an <strong>in</strong>termittent basis