Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in 6–9-Year-Old Children of Visnagar: A Cross-Sectional Study
Shoba Fernandes,
Zeel Shah,
Swetal Agrawal
et al.
Abstract:Background and Objective The prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing is extremely high, yet it is largely ignored. Significant adverse medical and psychological outcomes are associated with sleep-related respiratory disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Treatment and an early diagnosis will aid in averting additional severe consequences. Our study aimed to assess prevalence of OSA among 6–9-year-old children in Visnagar.Methods The approval of the school authorities and ethics committee was rece… Show more
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