Behavioral Patterns in Preschool and School-Aged Children with Snoring and Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Scoping Review
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Summary
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Area Of Science
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Neurobehavioral Pediatrics
- Respiratory Medicine
Background
- Snoring and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children are linked to behavioral issues.
- Understanding these behavioral patterns is crucial for diagnosis and management.
- Existing literature shows heterogeneity in findings and methodologies.
Purpose Of The Study
- To map the literature on behavioral patterns in children with snoring and SDB.
- To identify diagnostic methods and research gaps.
- To differentiate behavioral findings between primary snoring (PS) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
Main Methods
- Systematic scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Searched PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO for observational studies (2019-2024).
- Thematic analysis of 22 included articles in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Main Results
- 22 studies included, revealing methodological heterogeneity.
- Questionnaires and polysomnography are common diagnostic tools.
- Behavioral issues (externalizing/internalizing) were noted, but no clear pattern emerged; obesity and Down's syndrome were common comorbidities.
Conclusions
- A strong correlation exists between SDB and adverse neurobehavioral outcomes in children.
- This association is more pronounced in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
- Lack of standardization and differentiation between PS and OSAS hinder progress.
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