Influence of Economic Connectedness on Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity and Adenotonsillectomy Outcomes.

Jenny KimCullins NwaoguRon B MitchellRomaine F Johnson

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

EC was significantly associated with severe OSA (ie, apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 10) but not with postoperative emergency room visits or residual OSA after adenotonsillectomy. Further research is needed to understand the effects of various social capital measures on pediatric OSA and adenotonsillectomy outcomes.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
sleep apnea
healthcare
emergency department
public health
mental health
type diabetes
early onset
insulin resistance