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[Sleep disorders in childhood and adolescence, with special reference to allergic diseases]

Jolanta Wasilewska1, Maciej Kaczmarski, Piotr T Protas

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Allergic Diseases, Medical University of Bialystok, Poland. jolanta@umwb.edu.pl

Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
|April 25, 2009
PubMed

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Children with allergic diseases experience significant sleep disturbances, including difficulty falling asleep and disrupted sleep. Physicians should assess sleep quality in allergic children, as poor sleep is often unreported.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Allergology
  • Clinical Research

Context:

  • Allergic diseases significantly impair children's quality of life.
  • Sleep disturbances are common but often overlooked in pediatric allergic conditions.

Purpose:

  • To compare sleep parameters between allergic and non-allergic children.
  • To identify specific allergic conditions associated with sleep problems.

Summary:

  • Allergic children took longer to fall asleep and had more disrupted sleep than controls.
  • Atopic dermatitis and food allergy were most strongly linked to sleep difficulties.
  • Snoring was significantly more prevalent in allergic children, particularly those with asthma or recurrent respiratory infections.

Impact:

  • Allergic diseases are associated with various sleep disorders, including dyssomnias and parasomnias.
  • Physicians must prioritize evaluating sleep quality in children with allergic conditions, regardless of the affected system.
  • Increased awareness can lead to better management of sleep issues in allergic pediatric populations.
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