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Introduction
Previous studies reported higher oxygen saturation (SpO2) in healthy young adult females as compared to males. The objective of the current study was to evaluate whether or not similar differences exist in prepubertal children.
Methods
SpO2 levels, respiratory rate, and pulse were measured in 4‐ to 10‐year‐old males and females. Anthropometric variables, including ethnic origin, age,...
Introduction The most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is an enlargement of tonsils and/or adenoids. Previous studies have shown that the size of adenoids and tonsils is influenced by upper respiratory tract infections and exposure to allergens. The rate of exposure to bacteria, viruses, and allergens fluctuates from season to season. Therefore, we hypothesized that the rate...
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