Parental history of adenotonsillectomy is a risk factor for tonsillar hypertrophy and snoring in children

E. Kalampouka, A. Polytarchou, A. Moudaki, A. Platnaris, M. Tsaoussoglou, E. Alexopoulos, P. Panaghiotopoulou-Gartagani, G. Chrousos, A. Kaditis (Athens, Lamia, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Sleep monitoring, lung function and inflammation in childhood
Session: Sleep monitoring, lung function and inflammation in childhood
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1078
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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