Retrospective study reveals prevalence and risk factors of positional obstructive sleep apnea in Chinese children, suggesting a need for long-term understanding.
POSA is a prevalent phenotype seen in children, demonstrating strong associations with older age, more mature pubertal development, smaller tonsillar size and milder disease severity. Future studies should also delineate the natural history and longitudinal stability of this subtype over time.
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