The Influence of Sleep Apnea on Growth in Children

-Evaluation of Urinary Growth Hormone -

Abstract

We examined the level of urinary growth hormone (GH) in children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). All of the 7 cases received an adenoidectomy and palate tonsillectomy. The level of urinary GH was measured preoperatively and on the 4^thand 7^thpostoperative days. The degree of apnea was evaluated by AI and SpO2. The level of GH was higher in cases with severe apnea than that of the control on the 4^thday after surgery. Further examination is be needed to evaluate the relationship between the level of GH and severity of sleep apnea.