Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults with Treacher Collins Syndrome is Related with Altered Anthropometric Measurements, Increased Blood Pressure and Impaired Quality of Life

Abstract

Objectives This study aimed at evaluating the risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its frequency in adults with Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS). The association of OSA with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), respiratory symptoms, and clinical variables was also assessed.

Keywords

• mandibulofacial dysostosis
• airway obstruction
• polysomnography