Open AccessObstructive Sleep Apnea Effects on Pulmonary and Respiratory Muscle Function of Obese Children and Adolescents: A Preliminary Study
Author(s) -
Sainatee Pratanaphon,
Nuntigar Sonsuwan,
Siwahdol Chaimano,
Sirinad Chandee,
Kewalin Autkhruea,
Piangkwan Sanguanmoo,
Khanittha Wonglangka
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
turkish thoracic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2149-2530
DOI - 10.5152/turkthoracj.2022.21115
Subject(s) - medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , pulmonary function testing , apnea , airway obstruction , vital capacity , lung volumes , cardiology , sleep apnea , ventilation (architecture) , body mass index , continuous positive airway pressure , anesthesia , physical therapy , airway , lung , diffusing capacity , lung function , mechanical engineering , engineering
Obstructive sleep apnea causes a marked decrease in lung volume and increases lung elasticity in obese adults. However, pulmonary and respiratory muscle function of obese children with obstructive sleep apnea who are more prone to develop airway obstruction than adults is less understood. This study aimed to determine the effects of obstructive sleep apnea on pulmonary and respiratory muscle function in obese children and adolescents compared to those without obstructive sleep apnea.