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Júlia Machado Saporiti1, Deborah Castagno2, Clarissa Delpizzo Castagno3
1School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
|September 9, 2024
Summary
Overweight/obese children and adolescents with loud snoring are at higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study identified key risk factors for OSA in pediatric populations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Respiratory Disorders in Children
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition in children and adolescents.
- Identifying risk factors is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate risk factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a pediatric cohort.
- To analyze the relationship between anthropometric, sleep quality, and sleep architecture variables and OSA diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 187 pediatric patient records from a private medical clinic.
- Analysis of overnight polysomnography data and self/parental reports.
- Multivariable logistic regression used to assess associations between variables and OSA diagnosis.
Main Results:
- 132 out of 187 participants (70.59%) were diagnosed with OSA.
- Overweight/obese children were 4.97 times more likely to have OSA (P=0.005).
- Loud snoring reported by parents/patients increased OSA likelihood by 2.78 times.
Conclusions:
- Overweight and obesity are significant risk factors for OSA in children and adolescents.
- Loud snoring is a strong indicator of OSA in pediatric populations.
- Increased arousal index and decreased sleep efficiency are associated with OSA diagnosis.
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