The severity of sleep-disordered breathing is independently associated with increased peripheral leukocytes and neutrophils in overweight children and adolescents

S. Verhulst, N. Schrauwen, R. Rooman, L. Van Gaal, W. De Backer, K. Desager (Edegem, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Sleep apnoea in childhood
Session: Sleep apnoea in childhood
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 396
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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