Effects of Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Urinary Leukotriene E4 and Serum C‐Reactive Protein Levels in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Maxillary Restriction: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
The treatment of pediatric OSA with the RME appliance did not affect uLTE4 or serum CRP levels, despite significant improvements in dentoalveolar features and respiratory sleep parameters.
Authors
- Sahal Alforaidi
- Maen Hussni Zreaqat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4518-4272)
- Rozita Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3088-2169)
Institutions
- Taibah University (SA)
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ppul.71235
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16
Funders
- Universiti Sains Malaysia