Sleep-disordered breathing, obesity and airway inflammation in children and adolescents

S. Verhulst, K. Van Hoorenbeeck, L. Aerts, S. Jacobs, L. Van Gaal, W. De Backer, K. Desager (Wilrijk, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Sleep apnoea in childhood
Session: Sleep apnoea in childhood
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4576
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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