The effect of adenotonsillectomy on ventilatory control in children with obstructive sleep apnea

[摘要] Study ObjectivesThe contribution of ventilatory control to the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children and the effect of adenotonsillectomy are unknown. We aimed to examine the difference in ventilatory control between children with OSA and those without OSA. We also examined the effect of adenotonsillectomy on parameters of ventilatory control.

[学科分类] 生理学

[关键词] control of breathing;loop gain