Clinical predictors of moderate-to-severe pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
Children referred to a sleep center demonstrated an increased risk of being diagnosed with moderate-to-severe OSA. Key clinical predictors of moderate-to-severe OSA included age 1-5 years, frequent snoring, episodes of stopped breathing or awakening during sleep, excessive daytime somnolence, obesity, and adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Prioritizing early sleep investigations and appropriate management for children exhibiting these predictors may enhance clinical outcomes and mitigate the risk of long-term complications.
Authors
- Phichayut Phinyo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8543-6254)
- Prangmalee Leurcharusmee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3934-9002)
- Kantarakorn Unchiti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1586-1412)
- Tanyong Pipanmekaporn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7154-5671)
- Nuntigar Sonsuwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5354-1009)
- Artid Samerchua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2556-5422)
- Jayanton Patumanond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8977-2995)
Institutions
- Chiang Mai University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1421467
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.96