Abstract
Prader-Willi syndrome(PWS)is a type of genetic disease, which is associated with low muscle tone, growth and development, progressive fatal obesity and sleep related respiratory disorders(SRBD). Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)is the most common type of SRBD.The cause, influencing factors and treatment of OSAHS in patients with PWS are described in this paper.To understand the degree of OSAHS in children with PWS, the polysomnography is recommended. Key words: Prader-Willi syndrome; Sleep related respiratory disorders; Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome; Polysomnography
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.