Abstract
A case of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children was reported. A 6-year-old boy visited our hospital complaining of obesity, snoring and sleep apnea. His body weight was 79.6kg, and his height was 133.6cm. Weight control, tonsillectomy and adenoidotomy was performed, after which his symptoms improved remarkably. The tonsills were 8.0g at both sides, and the adenoids were 2.0g. A polysomunograph was performed on the pre- and post-operative days. Since the operation, respiration has been regular, and the air flow was increased. Snoring has decreased remarkably. The patient's apnea index (A. I.) dropped from 16.2 to 3.2, and the SaO2 improved.
