Objective To evaluate the outcome of adenotonsillectomy (AT) in a cohort of children with Down syndrome (DS) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Design Retrospective, cross-sectional study. Setting ...

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An 11-year-old boy with a history of autism spectrum disorder attended the emergency department with his mother 8 days after an adenotonsillectomy reporting postoperative bleeding. Detailed physical ...

"Frequent snoring was associated with greater problem behaviors but not with lower cognition," the researchers wrote in the paper.

In a multivariable analysis of kids who were undergoing adenotonsillectomy, obstructive Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) scores ...

Researchers have identified that children deficient in vitamin D experience more severe symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea ...

Although adenotonsillectomy (T&A) remains the first line of treatment, evidence in recent years suggests that the outcomes of this surgical procedure may not be as favorable as expected ...

Adenotonsillectomy may be of benefit and continuous positive airway pressure can be used to treat it. Children with DS are at increased risk of infections, due to abnormalities of their immune systems ...

Introduction: Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder often linked to distinct craniofacial features and malocclusions. While orthodontic treatments, ...

45 There is no proven role for the use of intranasal steroids or antihistamines, but they are useful in treating any additional allergic rhinosinusitis. The role of adenotonsillectomy in removing any ...

a In progress. Abbreviations: + = yes; - = no; ? = unknown; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; BabyHUG = Baby Hydroxyurea Group; BP = blood pressure; CPAP/O 2 ...