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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

[Relationship between the polysomnography and body mass index in children]

Ruiqing Liu1, Jianyun Li, Fan Lou

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Kunming, Kunming, 650034, China. lighting-liu@163.com

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
|March 21, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome impacts children's growth. Diagnosis is suggested at an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) greater than or equal to 2 for operative standards.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Respiratory Medicine

Context:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a prevalent condition in children.
  • Growth disturbances are a potential consequence of pediatric OSAHS.
  • Establishing clear diagnostic and operative criteria for pediatric OSAHS is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the relationship between OSAHS severity and growth parameters in children.
  • To determine appropriate diagnostic thresholds for pediatric OSAHS based on objective measures.
  • To inform operative decision-making for children with OSAHS.

Summary:

  • A study involving 582 children (2.5-10 years) utilized polysomnography (PSG) to assess the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).
  • Significantly different body mass index (BMI) was observed in boys with AHI ≥ 2 and girls with AHI ≥ 1 compared to controls.
  • These findings suggest an AHI threshold of ≥ 2 for diagnosing pediatric OSAHS and guiding surgical interventions.

Impact:

  • Provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of pediatric OSAHS.
  • Highlights the importance of PSG in evaluating growth impacts of sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Aims to improve clinical outcomes for children affected by obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome.
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