NASAL OBSTRUCTION AND SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING DURING CLINICAL PRACTICE IN CHILDREN
Anno:
2017
Tipologia prodotto:
Abstract in rivista
Tipologia ANVUR:
Abstract su rivista
Lingua:
Inglese
Formato:
A Stampa
Parole chiave:
SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING; CHILDREN
Breve descrizione dei contenuti:
One component of the pathophysiology of OSAS that is among the least understood and studied is the role of the nose. Daytime nasal obstruction was reported as an independent risk factor for OSAS. The patency of the nose can influence the patency of the pharynx. Finally, the nasal obstruction test may be a useful, time sparring ambulatory assessment that can predict SDB severity in children