Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing in children 2-18 years old: indications for treatment, stepwise treatment approach and recognition and management of persistent disease

Stijn Verhulst (Antwerp, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2015 – Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults and children
Session: Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults and children
Session type: Session
Number: 443
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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