Incidence / predictors of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea with normal oximetry.

Chonlada ChuanprasitkulMontida VeeravigromKanokkarn SunkonkitSupakanya TansrirattanawongSuchada Sritippayawan

Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2021)

The observed incidence of OSA in children aged 3-15 years with ATH and normal/inconclusive overnight oximetry was very high. A history of allergic rhinitis may help to triage the patients. The arousal index was a predictor of pediatric OSA.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
allergic rhinitis
positive airway pressure
end stage renal disease
emergency department
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
young adults
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
sleep apnea
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