Dyssomnias in children

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Macias MI, Malhotra S. Behavioral insomnia of childhood. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2021 Apr 15;203(8):P20-P21.Full text  Abstract

Ishman SL, Maturo S, Schwartz S, et al. Expert consensus statement: management of pediatric persistent obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Feb;168(2):115-30.Full text  Abstract

Morgenthaler TI, Owens J, Alessi C, et al. Practice parameters for behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children. Sleep. 2006 Oct;29(10):1277-81.Full text  Abstract

Marcus CL, Moore RH, Rosen CL, et al; Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial (CHAT). A randomized trial of adenotonsillectomy for childhood sleep apnea. N Engl J Med. 2013 Jun 20;368(25):2366-76.Full text  Abstract

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