Frequency of tonsillar hypertrophy and snoring in children without and with recurrent wheezing

S. Hatzinikolaou, L. Lianou, E. Kalampouka, M. Hatzisymeon, I. Karayianni, M. Tsaoussoglou, P. Gartagani-Panaghiotopoulou, G. Chrousos, A. Kaditis (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Sleep apnoea across the ages
Session: Sleep apnoea across the ages
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3368
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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