Behavioral evaluation in children with obstructive sleep disorders

Abstract

This study demonstrates high prevalence (25%) of abnormal behavior. Although widely reported as a common complication of pediatric OSAS, behavioral and neurocognitive disorders have mostly been inferred in several cases and studies. There are few recent studies using standardized assessment to evaluate these alterations. Our study presents preliminary results of the behavior of children with obstructive sleep disorders.

Application of the Portuguese version of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 survey to children

“…Moreover, it has been established that the pathophysiology of pediatric OSAS is different from that of OSAS in adult subjects. Although its prevalence is yet unknown, pediatric OSAS has been estimated to affect 1%-2 % of children, with cases peaking between the ages of two and eight years, at a time in which the Waldeyer's ring is enlarged 2 .…”

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Elementary School Children’s Sleep Hygiene

“…For the assessment of the sleep patterns and disturbances among children we have used the Children Sleep Habits Questionnaire which is a parent of the explained variability in bedtime resistance. The regression equation was: predicted bedtime resistance = 2.43 + 9.21 × (sleep anxiety) [19,20].…”

Neuropsychological Alterations in Children Affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

“…In pediatric age, the symptoms and major signs of suspected nocturnal respiratory problems are mainly oral breathing [36], nocturnal hyperkinesia, snoring or breathing pauses [37], nocturnal positional abnormalities [38], behavioral problems [39,40], poor academic performance [41], failure to thrive and growth delay, recurrent airway infections [37], recent enuresis onset [42,43], and night sweating and drooling [44].…”