Relationship between obesity, pulmonary function tests, metabolic parameters and sleep disordered breathing in children

N. Medjadhi, B. Dubern, L. Maingot-Sandu, J. P. Girardet, P. Tounian, M. Boule (Paris, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Respiratory function testing in chlidren - normative data and clinical application
Session: Respiratory function testing in chlidren - normative data and clinical application
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1973
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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