Erythropoietin levels in children with obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: High serum erythropoietin (EPO) levels have been reported in adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), however there is a lack of related literature in children with OSA. The main objective of this study was to explore the potential use of EPO as a pediatric OSA biomarker by exploring the relationship between serum EPO levels and the presence of pediatric OSA.

Methods And Materials: A prospective study was conducted on children (4-12 years old) referred for overnight PSG.