SLEEP 23/SUPPL. 4 (2000) S140-S141

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: Differences between children and adults

Marcus C.L.

Eudowood Div. of Pediat. Resp. Sci., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287-2533, USA

Abstract
The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a common cause of morbidity in childhood. The clinical presentation, pathophysiology, polysomnographic characteristics and treatment differ between children and adults. Measurements of the upper airway pressure-flow characteristics can be useful in evaluating upper airway function in patients with OSAS as well as the normal population.

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