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Prevalence of snoring and associated factors in infancy

A M Piteo1, K Lushington, R M Roberts

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000, Australia. alicia.piteo@adelaide.edu.au

Sleep Medicine
|August 26, 2011
PubMed

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Snoring affects about 9% of infants, similar to older children. Habitual infant snoring is linked to formula feeding, maternal concern, and restless sleep, potentially impacting future development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Snoring in children (3-12 years) is linked to neurocognitive and behavioral issues.
  • Limited research exists on infant snoring prevalence and contributing factors.
  • Understanding infant snoring is crucial for early developmental outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of snoring in infants aged 0-3 months.
  • To identify factors associated with habitual snoring in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • A community sample of 457 infants (0-13.9 weeks) participated.
  • Parents completed validated infant and parent sleep questionnaires during home visits.
  • Data collected on infant snoring, feeding methods, maternal concerns, and sleep patterns.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 9% of infants were reported to snore habitually (≥ 3 nights/week).
  • Habitual snoring was significantly associated with exclusive formula feeding (OR: 28.87).
  • Maternal concern about breathing during sleep (OR: 3.91) and restless sleep (OR: 17.76) were also associated with habitual snoring.

Conclusions:

  • Infant snoring prevalence is comparable to that in older children.
  • Early development of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) may have long-term neurodevelopmental consequences.
  • Further research into early SDB and its impact is warranted.
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