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Respiratory Adaptation During Sleep in Infants and Children: Risk Factors

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Sleep and Health Risk

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The respiratory system (mechanical and control system) develops functionally after birth. In the early period of life, infants are at risk for respiratory disturbances during sleep. With advancing age, respiratory adaptation during sleep improves.

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Gaultier, C. (1991). Respiratory Adaptation During Sleep in Infants and Children: Risk Factors. In: Peter, J.H., Penzel, T., Podszus, T., von Wichert, P. (eds) Sleep and Health Risk. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76034-1_47

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