Analysis of possible risk factors for the severity of paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.

Lea DékányViktória Molnár András Molnár Andras Bikov Zsófia LázárOrsolya Bárdos-CsenteriPálma Benedek

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

OSA severity is determined by the BMI percentile and age in children; however, these factors are unsuitable for predicting severe OSA in clinical practice. Based on our results, obesity is also a significant risk factor for OSA in younger children. Our study highlights that older, overweight, and obese children have a higher risk for severe OSA.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
young adults
clinical practice
metabolic syndrome
early onset
type diabetes
emergency department
intensive care unit
depressive symptoms
case report
middle aged
drug induced