Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders Affect Children’s Blood Pressure During Sleep |
| Published: June 21, 2008, 4:01 am |
| Tags: sleep amp amp children, sleep disorder news |
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Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) are very common in children, occurring in up to 30 percent of children. SRBD ranges in severity from primary snoring to OSA. In adults, SRBD is associated with hypertension and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. These findings highlight the importance of considering the long-term cardiovascular effects of [...] [ Full article ] |
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