Evaluation of inspiratory pressure in children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids
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Evaluation of inspiratory pressure in children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
UNLABELLED Children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids usually present breathing abnormalities such as snoring, mouth breathing and sleep apnea. It is known that upper airway obstruction and consequent mouth breathing may result in pulmonary diseases. AIM The goal of this preliminary study was to evaluate the inspiratory pressure in children with upper airway obstruction due to enlarged tonsi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
سال: 2005
ISSN: 1808-8694
DOI: 10.1016/s1808-8694(15)31263-5