The association between allergic rhinitis and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the associations of allergic rhinitis with sleep duration and sleep impairment. Observational studies published before August 2019 were obtained through English language literature searches in the PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases. Mean differences and odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were extracted and used for meta-analysis. Heterogeneity was confirmed by the I2-heterogeneity test. Subgroup analysis was conducted to evaluate the influence of study design. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach was used to determine the level of evidence. In total, 2544 records were identified through database searches; 914 duplicate records were excluded, 1452 records were removed after screening of tit

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7018032 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature