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Association between primary nocturnal enuresis and habitual snoring in children

Emmanouel I Alexopoulos1, Eleni Kostadima, Ioanna Pagonari

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Thessaly School of Medicine and Larissa University Hospital, Larissa, Greece. ealexop@yahoo.com

Urology
|August 15, 2006
PubMed

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Children who habitually snore are more likely to experience primary nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting). This study investigated the link between snoring and bedwetting in the general pediatric population, finding a significant association.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Urology

Background:

  • Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) is a common concern in children.
  • Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing has been linked to enuresis, primarily in clinical populations.
  • The association between habitual snoring and enuresis in the general pediatric population requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if primary nocturnal enuresis is significantly associated with habitual snoring in a general pediatric population.
  • To assess this association irrespective of age and sex.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in a general pediatric population.
  • Parents of children aged 5-14 years completed questionnaires on sleep-disordered breathing symptoms and nocturnal enuresis.
  • Habitual snoring was defined as snoring more than three nights per week.

Main Results:

  • 1821 children participated in the study.
  • 7.4% of children were identified as habitual snorers.
  • Habitual snorers had a significantly higher prevalence of primary nocturnal enuresis (7.4%) compared to non-habitual snorers (2%).
  • The association remained significant after adjusting for age and sex (OR 3.54).

Conclusions:

  • Habitual snoring is significantly associated with primary nocturnal enuresis in the general pediatric population.
  • This finding highlights the importance of considering snoring in the evaluation of childhood enuresis.
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