Exploring the Intricate Links between Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy, Mouth Breathing, and Craniofacial Development in Children with Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Unraveling the Vicious Cycle

Adenotonsillar hypertrophy has been well-acknowledged as the primary instigator of sleep-disordered breathing in the pediatric population. This condition spans a spectrum, from typical age-related growth that the immune system influences to persistent pathological hypertrophy. Reduction in air space...

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Published in:	Children
Main Authors:	Luana Nosetti, Marco Zaffanello, Francesca De Bernardi di Valserra, Daniela Simoncini, Giulio Beretta, Pietro Guacci, Giorgio Piacentini, Massimo Agosti
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Subjects:	adenotonsillar hypertrophy adenotonsillectomy children craniofacial alteration craniofacial development craniofacial anomaly
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/8/1426