Efficacy of a mandibular advancement appliance on sleep-disordered breathing in children: a study protocol of a crossover randomized controlled trial

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Efficacy of a mandibular advancement appliance on sleep-disordered breathing in children: a study protocol of a crossover randomized controlled trial

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Background: Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) varies from habitual snoring to partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway and can be found in up to 10% of children. SDB can significantly affect children’s wellbeing, as it can cause growth disorders, educational and behavioral problems, and even life-threatening conditions, such as cardiorespiratory failure. Adenotonsillectomy represents the primary treatment for pediatric SDB where adeno-tonsillar hypertrophy is indicated. For those wi...

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2016-08-01

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Ghassan Idris / Barbara Galland / Christopher John Robertson / Mauro Farella

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Frontiers in Physiology

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http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2016.00353/full

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Behavior / Growth Hormone / Quality of Life / Snoring / Sleep Apnea / Sleep disordered breathing / Physiology

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