Effects of Oral Breathing on the Nutritional Status: Why does it Happen?

Introduction: Some children who breathe through the mouth and present nocturnal obstructive apnea can present a delay in the pondero-statural growth. Objective: The objective of this article is to analyze the orofacial myofunctional alterations found in oral breathers and the effects on their nutrit...

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Main Authors: Cunha, Daniele Andrade da, Silva, Giselia Alves Pontes da, Silva, Hilton Justino da
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2011-04-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.arquivosdeorl.org.br/conteudo/acervo_eng.asp?Id=768