Outward symptoms of childhood sleep related breathing disorders.

"We should also emphasize that the implications of OSA in children, are quite broad in scope and rather complex. If left untreated, or alternatively if treated late, pediatric OSA may lead to substantial morbidity that affects multiple target organs and systems, and such morbidity may not be completely reversible with appropriate treatment.” Clinical presentation includes: neurobehavioral issues, cardiovascular complications, reduced quality of life, T2DM and growth impairment.

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