Pediatric Sleep Apnea: Five Things You Might Not Know

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Journal Neurol Clin Pract

Date 2018 Feb 24

PMID 29473618

Citations 3

Authors

Sujay Kansagra

Bradley Vaughn

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Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea is a frequently overlooked, treatable disorder that is common among children. This article discusses 5 important aspects of this disorder that might not be known to the general pediatric practitioner or pediatric neurologist. These aspects are important in screening, properly evaluating, and treating children with obstructive sleep apnea.

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