Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Does intermittent hypoxia induce disturbances in craniofacial growth and defects in craniofacial morphology?
Answer: This study is the first to identify growth retardation of the craniofacial bones in an animal model of sleep apnea. Notably, 3 weeks of IH can induce multiple changes in the bones around the upper airway in pubertal rats, which can enhance upper airway narrowing and the development of OSA. The reproducibility of these results supports the validity and usefulness of this model. These findings also emphasize the critical importance of morphometric evaluation of patients with OSA.
Output (English): yes