Sonographic measurement of lateral parapharyngeal wall thickness and severity of childhood obstructive sleep apnoea

Albert Li (Shatin, Hong Kong), Albert M. Li, Chun T. Au, Kate Chan, Kin H. Liu, Winnie Chu

Source: International Congress 2015 – Paediatric and adult sleep-disordered breathing: from inflammation to treatment and telemedicine
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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Albert Li (Shatin, Hong Kong), Albert M. Li, Chun T. Au, Kate Chan, Kin H. Liu, Winnie Chu. Sonographic measurement of lateral parapharyngeal wall thickness and severity of childhood obstructive sleep apnoea. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, 3380

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