Measuring Quality of Life in Children With Obstructive Sleep Disorders
Authors:
- Lianne M. de SerresLSLianne M. de Serres
- Craig DerkayCDCraig Derkay
- Susan AstleySASusan Astley
- Richard A. DeyoRDRichard A. Deyo
- Richard M. RosenfeldRRRichard M. Rosenfeld
- George A. GatesGGGeorge A. Gates
Open Access
- 1 December 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 126 (12) , 1423-1429
Abstract
THE TERM "obstructive sleep disorders" (OSDs) refers to the spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing that is severe enough to cause clinical symptoms. This includes children with obstructive sleep apnea and children with upper-airway resistance syndrome in which the respiratory distress index is often normal on standard polysomnographic testing. Obstructive sleep apnea is estimated to occur in 1% to 3% of pre–school-aged children.1-3 The incidence of upper-airway resistance syndrome is unknown, but it is likely more prevalent than obstructive sleep apnea. The leading cause of OSDs in children is adenotonsillar hypertrophy.3,4Keywords
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