Predictors of obstructive sleep apnea severity in adenotonsillectomy candidates.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

There is uncertainty over which characteristics increase obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) severity in children. In candidates for adenotonsillectomy (AT), we evaluated the relationship of OSAS severity and age, sex, race, body mass index (BMI), environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), prematurity, socioeconomic variables, and comorbidities.

Design

Cross-sectional screening and baseline data were analyzed from the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial, a randomized, controlled, multicenter study evaluating AT versus medical management. Regression analysis assessed the relationship between the apnea hypopnea index (AHI) and risk factors obtained by direct measurement or questionnaire.

Setting

Clinical referral setting.

Participants

Children, ages 5

SUBMITTER: Weinstock TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3900616 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature