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Yu PK, Li X, Sofer T, Cunningham A, Owens J, Gold DR, Phipatanakul W, Redline S. A comparison of caregiver-reported snoring and objective snoring in children from urban neighborhoods. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104264. [PMID: 38696893 PMCID: PMC11194994 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2024.104264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) is both prevalent and under-recognized in pediatric minority populations. Recognition of SDB is often triggered by symptoms of caregiver-reported snoring. However, the validity and utility of caregiver reports likely vary across populations. Our objective is to assess the association between caregiver-reported snoring and objectively recorded snoring in a low-income urban community and explore factors associated with agreement between objective and subjective snoring. METHODS 169 6 to 12 year old participants underwent at-home sleep studies with a WatchPAT device as part of the Environmental Assessment of Sleep in Youth (EASY) cohort study. Differences in subjective snoring, objective snoring, and concordance between subjective and objective snoring based on socioeconomic and clinical characteristics were assessed. RESULTS The sample had a high proportion of non-white (78.9 %) and low income (39.6 %) children. Caregivers reported snoring for 20.7 % of the children and snoring was measured objectively for 21.9 %. Of those with objective snoring, only 29.7 % were identified as snorers by caregiver report (sensitivity: 0.30; specificity: 0.82). Primary Spanish language and co-sleeping were associated with increased caregiver reported snoring, and allergy was associated with increased objective snoring. Older child age and normal range BMI percentile were associated with higher concordance between caregiver and objective snoring. CONCLUSIONS Among a community-based, predominantly minority sample, caregiver-reported snoring resulted in under-estimation of prevalence of objectively assessed snoring. Reliance on caregiver report may poorly identify children with snoring or SDB in clinical practice.
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- Phoebe K Yu
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Boston, MA, United States of America; Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Otolaryngology, Boston, MA, United States of America.
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Boston, MA, United States of America; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Division of Immunology, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America; Boston Children's Hospital, Division of Neurology, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States of America; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America; Boston Children's Hospital, Division of Immunology, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Boston, MA, United States of America; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Boston, MA, United States of America
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Tao M, Zhang Y, Ding L, Peng D. Risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing and poor asthma control in children with asthma. BMC Pediatr 2024; 24:288. [PMID: 38689232 PMCID: PMC11059673 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-024-04762-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may lead to poor asthma control in children. OBJECTIVE To identify risk factors of SDB in children with asthma and assess its impact on asthma control. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we collected data of outpatients with asthma at the Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from June 2020 to August 2021. The Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire-Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder and the age-appropriate asthma control tests Childhood Asthma Control Test and Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids were completed. RESULTS We enrolled 397 children with a male-to-female ratio of 1.7:1 and a mean age of 5.70 ± 2.53 years. The prevalence of SDB was 21.6%. Allergic rhinitis (odds ratio OR = 3.316), chronic tonsillitis (OR = 2.246), gastroesophageal reflux (OR = 7.518), adenoid hypertrophy (OR = 3.479), recurrent respiratory infections (OR = 2.195), and a family history of snoring (OR = 2.048) were risk factors for the development of combined SDB in children with asthma (p < 0.05). Asthma was poorly controlled in 19.6% of the children. SDB (OR = 2.391) and irregular medication use (OR = 2.571) were risk factors for poor asthma control (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Allergic rhinitis, chronic tonsillitis, gastroesophageal reflux, adenoid hypertrophy, recurrent respiratory infections, and a family history of snoring were independent risk factors for the development of SDB in children with asthma. SDB and irregular medication use were independent risk factors for poor asthma control.
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- Minghui Tao
- Chongqing University FuLing Hospital, No.2 Gaosuntang Road, Fuling District, Chongqing, 408000, P.R. China
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- The Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 136 Zhongshan Second Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- The Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 136 Zhongshan Second Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400014, China.
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- The Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 136 Zhongshan Second Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400014, China.
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Ivanov I, Miraglia B, Prodanova D, Newcorn JH. Sleep Disordered Breathing and Risk for ADHD: Review of Supportive Evidence and Proposed Underlying Mechanisms. J Atten Disord 2024; 28:686-698. [PMID: 38353411 DOI: 10.1177/10870547241232313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Accumulating evidence suggests that sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is under-recognized in youth and adults with ADHD. SDB may contribute to exacerbating pre-existing ADHD symptoms and may play a role in the development of cognitive deficits that may mimic ADHD symptoms. METHOD We conducted a focused review of publications on cross-prevalence, overlapping clinical and neurobiological characteristics and possible mechanisms linking SDB and ADHD. RESULTS Exiting studies suggest that co-occurrence of SDB and ADHD is as high as 50%, with frequent overlap of clinical symptoms such as distractibility and inattention. Mechanisms linking these conditions may include hypoxia during sleep, sleep fragmentation and activation of inflammation, all of which may affect brain structure and physiology to produce disturbances in attention. CONCLUSIONS The relationship between SDB and ADHD symptoms appear well-supported and suggests that more research is needed to better optimize procedures for SDB assessment in youth being evaluated and/or treated for ADHD.
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Reuter S, Raspe J, Taube C. Microbes little helpers and suppliers for therapeutic asthma approaches. Respir Res 2024; 25:29. [PMID: 38218816 PMCID: PMC10787474 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-023-02660-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024] Open
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Bronchial asthma is a prevalent and increasingly chronic inflammatory lung disease affecting over 300 million people globally. Initially considered an allergic disorder driven by mast cells and eosinophils, asthma is now recognized as a complex syndrome with various clinical phenotypes and immunological endotypes. These encompass type 2 inflammatory endotypes characterized by interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, and IL-13 dominance, alongside others featuring mixed or non-eosinophilic inflammation. Therapeutic success varies significantly based on asthma phenotypes, with inhaled corticosteroids and beta-2 agonists effective for milder forms, but limited in severe cases. Novel antibody-based therapies have shown promise, primarily for severe allergic and type 2-high asthma. To address this gap, novel treatment strategies are essential for better control of asthma pathology, prevention, and exacerbation reduction. One promising approach involves stimulating endogenous anti-inflammatory responses through regulatory T cells (Tregs). Tregs play a vital role in maintaining immune homeostasis, preventing autoimmunity, and mitigating excessive inflammation after pathogenic encounters. Tregs have demonstrated their ability to control both type 2-high and type 2-low inflammation in murine models and dampen human cell-dependent allergic airway inflammation. Furthermore, microbes, typically associated with disease development, have shown immune-dampening properties that could be harnessed for therapeutic benefits. Both commensal microbiota and pathogenic microbes have demonstrated potential in bacterial-host interactions for therapeutic purposes. This review explores microbe-associated approaches as potential treatments for inflammatory diseases, shedding light on current and future therapeutics.
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- Sebastian Reuter
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, University Hospital Essen-Ruhrlandklinik, Tüschener Weg 40, 45239, Essen, Germany.
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, University Hospital Essen-Ruhrlandklinik, Tüschener Weg 40, 45239, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, University Hospital Essen-Ruhrlandklinik, Tüschener Weg 40, 45239, Essen, Germany
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing among Saudi Primary School Children: Incidence and Risk Factors. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11050747. [PMID: 36900753 PMCID: PMC10000777 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11050747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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This study aimed to identify the incidence and risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) using an Arabic version of the pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ). A total of 2000 PSQs were circulated to children aged 6-12 years who were randomly selected from 20 schools in Al-Kharj city, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaires were filled out by the parents of participating children. The participants were further divided into two groups (younger group: 6-9 years and older group: 10-12 years). Out of 2000 questionnaires, 1866 were completed and analyzed (93.3% response rate), of which 44.2% were from the younger group and 55.8% were from the older group. Among all the participants, a total of 1027 participants were female (55%) and 839 were male (45%) with a mean age of 9.67 ± 1.78 years. It showed that 13% of children were suffering from a high risk of SDB. Chi-square test and logistic regression analyses within this study cohort showed a significant association between SDB symptoms (habitual snoring; witnessed apnea; mouth breathing; being overweight; and bedwetting) and risk of developing SDB. In conclusion: habitual snoring; witnessed apnea; mouth breathing; being overweight; and bedwetting strongly contribute the to development of SDB.
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Lei L, Wang Y, Zhao F, Jiang Z, Zhao Y, Yu L, Zhu P, Zou J. Behavioral and cognitive outcomes of habitual snoring in children aged 2-14 years in Chengdu, Sichuan. Am J Otolaryngol 2023; 44:103691. [PMID: 36669275 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Habitual snoring is associated with cognitive, behavioral, and other physiological problems of children. Few studies have reported specifically on the relationships between snoring and those problems in children as noticed by their parents. We aimed to identify the cognitive, behavioral, and sleep-related nocturnal problems in children with HS as noted by their parents. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey was performed in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Children aged 2-14 years from four districts were randomly chosen to participate. Questionnaires were completed voluntarily by the children's parents/guardians. RESULTS A total of 1548 questionnaires were analyzed and classified those children as 463 habitual snorers (HS group, 30.4 %), 683 occasional snorers (OS group, 44.8 %), and 402 non-snorers (NS group, 26.4 %). The percentages of children with sleep-related nocturnal symptoms were 94.6 %, 87.3 %, and 66.9 % in the HS, OS, and NS groups. Percentages of children with cognitive problems were 76.2 %, 74.6 %, and 64.9 % in the HS, OS, and NS groups, respectively (P < 0.001). The frequencies of daytime behavioral problems were 68.3 %, 61.5 %, and 46.8%in the HS, OS, and NS groups, respectively (P < 0.001).The average number of sleep-related nocturnal symptoms, cognitive symptoms and daytime behavioral problems was higher in the HS group than in the OS and NS groups. CONCLUSIONS HS is a significant contributor to sleep-related nocturnal symptoms and daytime cognitive and behavioral problems in children, as reported by their parents/guardians. HS and OS are important contributors to poor sleep quality and daytime cognitive and behavioral problems in children.
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- Lei Lei
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Research Management, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China.
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Papadopoulos D, Sosso FAE. Socioeconomic status and sleep health: a narrative synthesis of 3 decades of empirical research. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:605-620. [PMID: 36239056 PMCID: PMC9978435 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES This review aims to assess the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and sleep health in the general population and the mediating effects of lifestyle and mental and physical health in this relationship. METHODS Observational studies testing the independent association between objective or subjective SES indicators and behavioral/physiological or clinical sleep health variables in the general population were included. PubMed/MEDLINE was searched for reports published from January 1990 to December 2019. The direction of effect was used as the primary effect measure, testing the hypothesis that low SES is associated with poor sleep health outcomes. Results are presented in the form of direction effect plots and synthesized as binomial proportions. RESULTS Overall, 336 studies were identified. A high proportion of effects at the expected direction was noted for measures of sleep continuity (100% for sleep latency, 50-100% for awakenings, 66.7-100% for sleep efficiency), symptoms of disturbed sleep (75-94.1% for insomnia, 66.7-100% for sleep-disordered breathing, 60-100% for hypersomnia), and general sleep satisfaction (62.5-100%), while the effect on sleep duration was inconsistent and depended on the specific SES variable (92.3% for subjective SES, 31.7% for employment status). Lifestyle habits, chronic illnesses, and psychological factors were identified as key mediators of the SES-sleep relationship. CONCLUSIONS Unhealthy behaviors, increased stress levels, and limited access to health care in low-SES individuals may explain the SES-sleep health gradient. However, the cross-sectional design of most studies and the high heterogeneity in employed measures of SES and sleep limit the quality of evidence. Further research is warranted due to important implications for health issues and policy changes. CITATION Papadopoulos D, Etindele Sosso FA. Socioeconomic status and sleep health: a narrative synthesis of 3 decades of empirical research. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(3):605-620.
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Nathan AS, Hubbell RD, Levi JR. Management of children with co-occurring sleep disordered breathing and hearing loss. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 163:111367. [PMID: 36327913 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine hearing loss incidence in a pediatric otolaryngology patients with sleep disordered breathing, and secondarily, identify possible disparities in management. METHODS A retrospective case-control study of pediatric patients with sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea from 2012 to 2019 was conducted at a private, not-for-profit, academic, tertiary care center. Study parameters were extracted from the electronic medical record and compared in study groups of patients with sleep-disordered breathing generated based on presence of hearing loss (cases) versus absence (controls). Study parameters were also compared in study groups based on timing of hearing loss onset. RESULTS 14.8% of patients with sleep disordered breathing had hearing loss. Hearing loss was associated with an increased risk of undergoing adenotonsillectomy (OR 1.632 [1.294-2.058], p < 0.001, adjusted for age). In patients who underwent polysomnographic testing, 9.8% patients had pre-existing hearing loss and 12% patients developed hearing loss over the study period. Patients with pre-existing hearing loss and those who developed hearing loss had significantly more visits with otolaryngology compared to controls (p < 0.001). Hearing loss did not significantly delay adenotonsillectomy. More patients who developed hearing loss had adenotonsillectomies (OR 2.475 [1.672-3.663], p < 0.001, adjusted for age) versus controls. This difference was not identified in patients with pre-existing hearing loss. CONCLUSION Patients with evidence of hearing loss in addition to sleep disordered breathing had more adenotonsillectomies performed and more clinic visits. Further work must be done to understand the associations and implications of hearing loss in this population.
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- Ajay S Nathan
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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Metgud D, Angadi PV, Panthee A. Association of orofacial dysfunction and sleep disordered breathing among Indian primary school children. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2022; 12:639-644. [PMID: 36045941 PMCID: PMC9421321 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Introduction Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) ranges from partial obstruction of the upper airway resulting in snoring to total upper airway obstruction leading to obstructive sleep apnea. The impairment in the dynamics of the stomatognathic system is termed as orofacial dysfunction. This study investigates the prevalence of orofacial dysfunction and sleep-disordered breathing in primary school children and identifies their correlation. Methods A total of 560 forms were distributed to 8 primary schools in Belagavi city. Among them, 482 parents responded (86% response rate), which included 239 boys (49.58%) and 243 girls (50.41%). All the participants were screened for orofacial dysfunction using Nordic Orofacial Dysfunction Test-screening (NOT-S) and sleep-disordered breathing using the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ). Result A positive direct correlation of sleep-disordered breathing with orofacial dysfunction (r = 0.47; p ≤ 0.001) was noted. A total of 41(8.58%) children were found to be at risk of sleep-disordered breathing with a score less than or equal to eight, based on (PSQ) Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire, and 156 (32.6%) children showed symptoms of orofacial dysfunction based on Nordic Orofacial Test-Screening (NOT-S). Conclusion The study demonstrates that around 32.6% of children had orofacial dysfunction symptoms, and 8.58% of children were at risk for sleep-disordered breathing, girls having a greater risk as compared to boys. There was a positive correlation between orofacial dysfunction and sleep-disordered breathing among children aged 6-12 years.
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- Deepa Metgud
- Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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D'Elia C, Gozal D, Bruni O, Goudouris E, Meira E Cruz M. Allergic rhinitis and sleep disorders in children - coexistence and reciprocal interactions. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2022; 98:444-454. [PMID: 34979134 PMCID: PMC9510807 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2021.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To review, critically analyze and synthesize knowledge from the international literature regarding the association between allergic rhinitis (AR) and sleep disorders, the impact of AR treatment on children's sleep, and lay the foundation for future research on this topic. SOURCE OF DATA A literature search using PubMed database including original and review articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses using keywords related to AR, sleep disorders and sleep-disordered breathing. SYNTHESIS OF DATA Sleep is fundamental to health, and its assessment and control of conditions that trigger or aggravate disturbances are of the uttermost importance. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is common in children and may interfere with both their quality of life and quality of sleep. It has emerged as one of the most important risk factors for habitual snoring in children and appeared to increase the risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), with AR severity exhibiting a significant and independent association with pediatric OSA severity. However, in some studies, those associations between AR and OSA in children are not very consistent. CONCLUSIONS A substantial level of controversy exists regarding the interactions between AR and OSA in children. Notwithstanding, identifying and treating AR in clinical settings is probably an important step toward improving symptoms and preventing deterioration of sleep quality in children and may improve the severity of underlying OSA. Considering the high prevalence, morbidity, economic and social implications of both AR and sleep problems, it is crucial that healthcare providers improve their understanding of the relationships between those conditions among children.
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- Cláudio D'Elia
- Hospital Lusíadas, Departamento de Pediatria, Lisbon, Portugal; Centro Europeu do Sono, Portugal.
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- The University of Missouri School of Medicine, Child Health Research Institute, Department of Child Health, Columbia, United States
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- La Sapienza University, Department of Social Development and Psychology, Rome, Italy
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto Martagão Gesteira de Puericultura e Pediatria (IPPMG), Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Pediatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Centro Europeu do Sono, Portugal; Lisbon School of Medicine, Sleep Unit, Centro Cardiovascular da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Chang CW, Chang CH, Chuang HY, Cheng HY, Lin CI, Chen HT, Yang CC. What is the association between secondhand smoke (SHS) and possible obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis. Environ Health 2022; 21:58. [PMID: 35710478 PMCID: PMC9202174 DOI: 10.1186/s12940-022-00868-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Association between smoking and sleep apnea is well-known from previous studies. However, the influence of secondhand smoke (SHS), which is a potential risk factor of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), remains unclear. Our aim was to investigate the relationship between SHS and OSA using a meta-analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS For the meta-analysis, searches were performed in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases on January 10, 2022, by combining various keywords including "SHS exposure" and "OSA". Data were extracted using defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Fixed-effects model meta-analyses were used to pool risk ratio (RR) estimates with their 95% confidence intervals (CI). I2 was used to assess heterogeneity. Moreover, we performed subgroup meta-analyses of children-adults, and smoker fathers and mothers. RESULTS In total, 267 articles were obtained through an electronic search. Twenty-six articles were included in our analysis according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. We found evidence of an association between SHS exposure and possible OSA (RR 1.64, 95% CI 1.44-1.88). The results of the subgroup analyses showed that children passive smokers (RR 1.84, 95% CI 1.60-2.13) were at greater risks of possible OSA than adult passive smokers (RR 1.35, 95% CI 1.21-1.50). Also, significant differences were observed in mothers with smoking exposure (RR 2.61, 95% CI 1.62-4.21, p < 0.0001), as well as in fathers with smoking exposure (RR 2.15, 95% CI 0.98-4.72, p = 0.06). SHORT CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis confirmed that SHS exposure is significantly associated with OSA. In the subgroup analyses, the association of SHS and possible OSA was significant in both children and adults, as well as in smoker mothers and fathers.
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- Chen-Wei Chang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- Department of Public Health and Environmental Medicine, and Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Health Management Center, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Health Management Center, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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The Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Children's Behavior and Cognitive Performance with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: State of the Art. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8100921. [PMID: 34682186 PMCID: PMC8535044 DOI: 10.3390/children8100921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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(1) Background: This systematic review was designed to analyze adenotonsillectomy’s role in treating behavioural disorders and sleep-related quality of life in pediatric OSAS. (2) Methods: Papers that report pre-operative and post-operative outcomes by using the Epworth sleepiness scale, OSA-18, NEPSY, Conners’ rating scale, BRIEF, PSQ-SRBD, PedsQL and CBCL. We performed a comprehensive review of English papers published during the last 20 years regarding behavioural disorders in OSAS patients and adenotonsillectomy. (3) Results: We included 11 studies reporting behavioral outcomes and sleep related quality of life after surgery. We investigated changes in behavior and cognitive outcomes after AT, and we found significant improvements of the scores post-AT in almost all studies. After comparing the AT group and control group, only one study had no difference that reached significance at one year post-AT. In another study, it did not show any significant improvement in terms of all behavioural and cognitive outcomes. The questionnaires on sleep-related quality of life after AT (PSQ-SRBD or ESS or OSA-18 or KOSA) may improve with positive changes in sleep parameters (AHI, ODI and SpO2). Furthermore, there is a significantly higher decrease in OSAS symptoms than the pre-AT baseline score. (4) Conclusion: Future studies should pay more attention to characterizing patient populations as well as rapid surgical treatments through existing criteria.
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Ong ZL, Chaturvedi N, Tillin T, Dale C, Garfield V. Association between sleep quality and type 2 diabetes at 20-year follow-up in the Southall and Brent REvisited (SABRE) cohort: a triethnic analysis. J Epidemiol Community Health 2021; 75:1117-1122. [PMID: 34117111 PMCID: PMC8515117 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2020-215796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background The risk of developing type 2 diabetes associated with poor sleep quality is comparable to other lifestyle factors (eg, overweight, physical inactivity). In the UK, these risk factors could not explain the two to three-fold excess risks in South-Asian and African-Caribbean men compared with Europeans. This study investigates (1) the association between mid-life sleep quality and later-life type 2 diabetes risk and (2) the potential modifying effect of ethnicity. Methods The Southall and Brent REvisited cohort is composed of Europeans, South-Asians and African-Caribbeans (median follow-up 19 years). Complete-case analysis was performed on 2189 participants without diabetes at baseline (age=51.7±7 SD). Competing risks regressions were used to estimate the HRs of developing diabetes associated with self-reported baseline sleep (difficulty falling asleep, early morning waking, waking up tired, snoring and a composite sleep score), adjusting for confounders. Modifying effects of ethnicity were analysed by conducting interaction tests and ethnicity-stratified analyses. Results There were 484 occurrences of incident type 2 diabetes (22%). Overall, there were no associations between sleep exposures and diabetes risk. Interaction tests suggested a possible modifying effect for South-Asians compared with Europeans for snoring only (p=0.056). The ethnicity-stratified analysis found an association with snoring among South-Asians (HR 1.41, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.85), comparing those who snored often/always versus occasionally/never. There were no elevated risks for the other sleep exposures. Conclusion The association between snoring and type 2 diabetes appeared to be modified by ethnicity, and was strongest in South-Asians.
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- Zhen Ling Ong
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, London, UK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing, Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, London, UK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing, Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, London, UK.,Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, London, UK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing, Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, London, UK
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Isaiah A, Ernst T, Cloak CC, Clark DB, Chang L. Association Between Habitual Snoring and Cognitive Performance Among a Large Sample of Preadolescent Children. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 147:426-433. [PMID: 33630070 PMCID: PMC7907984 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2020.5712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Importance Previous studies have identified an association between habitual snoring and lower cognitive performance in children. However, whether and to what extent this association is confounded by pertinent demographic, anthropometric, and socioeconomic characteristics is unknown. Objective To assess the extent to which potential confounding factors modify the association between parent-reported habitual snoring and cognitive outcomes among a large and diverse sample of typically developing preadolescent children. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional analysis used a baseline data set (version 2.0.1) from children enrolled in the ongoing Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study between September 1, 2016, and October 15, 2018. Children aged 9 to 10 years without serious psychiatric or neurological comorbidities were recruited at 21 research sites in the US. Study recruitment was designed to approximate the racial and socioeconomic diversity of the US population. Data were analyzed from February 1 to March 31, 2020. Exposures Parent-reported habitual snoring in children that occurs 3 or more nights per week. Main Outcomes and Measures Associations between habitual snoring and cognitive performance were assessed using the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children and the National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery, which includes 7 domain-specific and 3 composite (total cognitive function, fluid cognition, and crystallized cognition) standard scores that are uncorrected for covariates. Cognitive performance was examined before and after adjustment for covariates, which included age, sex, body mass index percentile, annual household income before taxes, and highest educational level of caregiver. The extent of confounding was assessed by the effect size, represented by Cohen d, before and after inclusion of covariates using linear mixed-effects models. Results A total of 11 873 children aged 9 to 10 years (6187 boys [52.1%]; 6174 White [52.0%]) with available data were included in the study. Of those, habitual snoring (≥3 nights per week) was reported in 810 children (6.8%), and nonhabitual snoring (1-2 nights per week) was reported in 4058 children (34.2%). In the unadjusted models, the total cognitive function composite score among children who habitually snored was significantly lower compared with children who never snored (Cohen d, 0.35; 95% CI, 0.28-0.42). Differences were also identified in the crystallized cognition (Cohen d, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.26-0.41) and fluid cognition (Cohen d, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.21-0.35) composite scores. The association between habitual snoring and cognitive performance was substantially attenuated after adjustment for covariates (Cohen d, 0.16 [95% CI, 0.09 to 0.24] for total cognitive function, 0.14 [95% CI, 0.07 to 0.21] for crystallized cognition, and 0.13 [95% CI, 0.06 to 0.21] for fluid cognition). Similar mitigation was also observed for all domain-specific scores. Conclusions In this cross-sectional study, when adjusted for baseline demographic, anthropometric, and socioeconomic characteristics, the association between parent-reported habitual snoring and cognitive performance was substantially attenuated among children aged 9 to 10 years.
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- Amal Isaiah
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
- Department of Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu
- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
- Department of Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu
- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
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Lushington K, Biggs S, Martin AJ, Kennedy JD. Sleep disordered breathing in children: which symptoms do parents consider a problem? Sleep Med 2021; 81:33-41. [PMID: 33636542 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Parents tend to under-report symptoms suggestive of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at medical consultation. It is thought that a contributing factor may be whether parents view SDB symptoms as a problem. The aim of the study was to examine to what extent parents view SDB symptoms as a problem in children recruited from the general community and especially in children who currently have symptoms suggestive of SDB. METHODS Parents of 1639 children aged 5-10 y attending middle school in South Australia completed a questionnaire which included demographics and assessed the frequency over the previous school week of 32 sleep habits including six SDB sleep habit items. The sample was restricted to typically developing children and excluded children with medical problems likely to impact SDB. The final sample included 1610 children without a prior diagnosis of SDB and 29 with a prior diagnosis and/or treatment of SDB. Parents were asked to rate children's sleep habits using a 4-pt scale (never, rarely, sometimes and usually) and if the sleep habit was perceived to be a problem (yes/no). Children who sometimes or usually reported a sleep habit item were labelled as symptomatic. RESULTS Parents of children with, compared to those without, a prior diagnosis of SDB, were more likely to report the presence of SDB symptoms which were more frequently viewed as a problem. In children without a prior diagnosis of SDB, parents of symptomatic children viewed most SDB symptoms as a problem ranging from 91% for apnoea, 63% snorted/gasped, 63% watched child breathing at night, 58% snored loudly, 49% snored to 32% breathing heavily at night. Additional analyses in the combined sample revealed that a prior diagnosis of SDB, gender, socioeconomic status and ethnicity were weak predictors of whether parents viewed SDB sleep symptoms as a problem. CONCLUSION In children with symptoms suggestive of SDB, most parents viewed most SDB symptoms as a problem especially apnoea. The high frequency is contrary to that expected given the under-reporting of SDB symptoms at medical consultation. This suggests that additional factors other than whether parents consider SDB symptoms as a problem might better explain the under-reporting of SDB symptoms at medical consultation. Given the important impact on child health and medical service provision, future studies examining the factors that prompt parents to discuss SDB symptoms at medical consultation are warranted.
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide, Australia
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide, Australia
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Guo Y, Zhang X, Liu F, Li L, Zhao D, Qian J. Relationship between Poorly Controlled Asthma and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Children with Asthma: A Two-Center Study. Can Respir J 2021; 2021:8850382. [PMID: 33574970 PMCID: PMC7861934 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8850382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objective Asthma and sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) are common chronic respiratory diseases in children. The relationship between asthma and SRDB is bidirectional. However, only a few studies have analyzed the relationship between asthma control status and risk of SRBD. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between asthma control and SRBD and further assess the relationship between therapy/atopy/lung function of children with asthma and SRBD. Methods A total of 209 children aged 3-16 years were enrolled in this study. Pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ) scores were used to identify children at high risk of developing SRBD. Data on asthma control status, therapy, allergy, lung function, and exhaled nitric oxide were collected. Results A significantly higher risk of SRBD was found among children with poorly controlled asthma (34.25% vs. 13.97%, P < 0.01) and allergic rhinitis (AR) (34.29% vs. 13.92%, P < 0.01) than among children with well-controlled asthma and AR. The prevalence of SRBD was also significantly higher in asthmatic children with obesity than that with just obesity (42.11% vs. 20.00%, P < 0.05). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that poorly controlled asthma (OR, 2.746 (95% CI, 1.215-6.209); P < 0.05) and poorly controlled AR (OR, 3.284 (95% CI, 1.430-7.544); P < 0.01) increased the odds of having SRBD. Conclusion Poorly controlled asthma and AR increase the risk of SRBD. A routine check of the level of asthma control and appropriate use of medication for AR are important because of their influence on SRBD.
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- Yun Guo
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tianjin Children's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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Sosso FAE, Khoury T. Socioeconomic status and sleep disturbances among pediatric population: a continental systematic review of empirical research. Sleep Sci 2021; 14:245-256. [PMID: 35186203 PMCID: PMC8848532 DOI: 10.5935/1984-0063.20200082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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To this day, no consensus has been established on the definition and the conceptualization of the socioeconomic status (SES), since all the available studies on the relation between SES and health did not use the same conceptual framework and operationalization to assess SES. While literature reported that SES markers (such as income, social support networks, education, employment or occupation) influence the health of populations by shaping living conditions; empirical research does not tell us which SES markers affect more strongly the sleep components of the individuals, as well as which sleep disorders (SD) are affected and how. Even though several original studies have tried to assess how changes in socioeconomic status of parents may affect the psychosocial environment and mental health of an individual directly or through his community, no systematic reviews on the influence of SES on children's sleep are available. This systematic review make an update on the different measures of SES and sleep disturbances used for pediatric population across the different regions of the world. Recommendations for a future standardization of SES measures is proposed, for a better understanding of its influence on sleep disturbances.
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- FA Etindele Sosso
- Department on Global Health and Ecoepidemiology,Redavi Institute, Montréal, Canada. ,Corresponding author: FA Etindele Sosso E-mail:
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- Université de Montréal, Faculté de Médecine - Montréal - Québec - Canada
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Guo Y, Pan Z, Gao F, Wang Q, Pan S, Xu S, Hui Y, Li L, Qian J. Characteristics and risk factors of children with sleep-disordered breathing in Wuxi, China. BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:310. [PMID: 32590970 PMCID: PMC7318769 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-02207-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a common syndrome in children, related to their immune responses, cardiovascular function, and neurocognitive function. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of SDB among children in Wuxi, China, and to evaluate the protective and risk factors of SDB in children. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on children attending different schools across Wuxi, China, aged 3–14 years old. Of a total of 5630 questionnaires distributed to the parents of the children, 3997 (71.0%) were deemed to be valid. The data on the general sociodemographic factors, children’s allergy and sleep characteristics, and the parents’ sleep characteristics were also collected. The Paediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) score was used to identify children at high risk of SDB. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by logistic regression. Results The prevalence of SDB in this cohort was 13.4% (N = 534). SDB prevalence significantly differed in children with asthma (28.2% vs. 12.8%, P < 0.001), eczema (19.0% vs. 10.0%, P < 0.001), urticaria (16.4% vs. 12.9%, P < 0.01) and rhinitis (21.4% vs. 10.7%, P < 0.001). No significant differences were found in SDB prevalence with respect to pillow material or quilt material. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, asthma (OR 1.986 (95% CI 1.312–3.007), P < 0.01), eczema (OR 1.675 (95% CI 1.377–2.037), P < 0.001), rhinitis (OR 1.998 (95% CI 1.635–2.441), suffered from familial sleep sickness (OR 2.416 (95% CI 1.975–2.955), P < 0.001) and whose mothers slept for a shorter duration (6 h–8 h: OR 1.370 (95% CI 1.089–1.724), P < 0.01; <6 h: OR 3.385(95% CI 2.098–5.461), P < 0.001) increased the odds of having SDB. The incidence of SDB significantly decreased with children’s age (6–11 years old: 0R 0.768 (95% CI 0.597–0.989), P < 0.05; 12–14 years old: OR 0.691 (95% CI 0.530–0.901), P < 0.01). Conclusion The results of this study demonstrated that atopic diseases (asthma, eczema, and rhinitis) and family sleep habits were risk factors for SDB in children in Wuxi, China.
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- Yun Guo
- Department of Pediatric Respiratory, Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299-1 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory, Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299-1 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory, Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299-1 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory, Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299-1 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory, Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299-1 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory, Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299-1 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory, Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299-1 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory, Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi Clinical Medical College Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No.299-1 at Qingyang Road, Liangxi District, 214023, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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Fasunla AJ, Totyen EL, Onakoya PA, Nwaorgu OG. Short-term effect of adenotonsillectomy on growth and nutritional anthropometric parameters of children with obstructive adenotonsillar enlargement. EGYPTIAN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION GAZETTE 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43054-019-0016-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Obstructive adenotonsillar enlargement is known to cause failure to thrive in children. The effect of adenotonsillectomy is not well documented on the growth of affected children. The study was carried out to investigate the effect of adenotonsillectomy on growth of children with obstructive adenotonsillar enlargement. It was a quasi-experimental study consisting of 62 children (≤ 12 years) with obstructive adenotonsillar enlargement and 62 healthy controls. Variables measured at baseline, sixth week and 13th week post adenotonsillectomy, were weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference, and triceps skinfold thickness. The percent of weight-for-age and height-for-age were, respectively, calculated by dividing the child’s weight and height by the median expected weight and height (i.e., the 50th percentile) based on the child’s chronological age. The obtained weight-for-age and height-for-age values were used to determine the presence of failure to thrive and stunting, respectively.
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Majority (70.6%) of the patients with malnutrition were from a low socioeconomic class. At baseline, failure to thrive and stunting were found among 17 (26.4%) cases and 11 (17.7%) controls, but the proportion reduced to six (9.7%) and three (4.8%), respectively, at the 13th week post adenotonsillectomy. There was a steady increase in weight-for-age, height-for-age, mid-upper arm circumference, and triceps skinfold thickness in both cases and controls from baseline to the 13th week. However, there was a significant difference in percentage variation of these variables between the two groups.
Conclusions
Adenotonsillectomy improved the growth of children with obstructive adenotonsillar enlargement and hence recommended in cases with failure to thrive and stunting.
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Wang G, Zhang J, Lam SP, Li SX, Jiang Y, Sun W, Chan NY, Kong APS, Zhang Y, Li S, Li AM, Jiang F, Shen X, Wing YK. Ten-Year Secular Trends in Sleep/Wake Patterns in Shanghai and Hong Kong School-Aged Children: A Tale of Two Cities. J Clin Sleep Med 2019; 15:1495-1502. [PMID: 31596215 PMCID: PMC6778342 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To compare the secular trends of sleep/wake patterns in school-aged children in Hong Kong and Shanghai, two major metropolitan cities in China with two different policies that school start time was delayed in Shanghai, but advanced in Hong Kong in 10 years' time. METHODS Participants were from two waves of cross-sectional school-based surveys of children aged 6 to 11 years. In Shanghai, 4,339 and 13,795 children participated in the 2005 and 2014 surveys, respectively. In Hong Kong, 6,231 and 4,585 children participated in the 2003 and 2012 surveys, respectively. Parents reported their children's bedtime and wakeup time, and thus sleep duration, short sleep (≤ 9 hours) and weekend oversleep (difference in sleep duration between weekday and weekend > 2 hours) were determined. RESULTS Hong Kong children had later bedtime and wakeup time and slept consistently less than their Shanghai counterparts at both survey time points. The shorter sleep duration was particularly marked during weekdays. Over the interval period, weekday sleep duration significantly decreased from 9.2 to 8.9 hours as wakeup time became earlier for Hong Kong children, but increased from 9.4 to 9.6 hours as wakeup time became later for children in Shanghai. Children from both cities slept longer on the weekends. Prevalence of weekend oversleep significantly increased in Hong Kong children, but no interval change was found in Shanghai children. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate subcultural differences in sleep/wake patterns in Shanghai and Hong Kong school-aged children. In particular, sleep duration had increased for Shanghai children, but decreased for Hong Kong children over 10 years. The benefits and barriers of delaying school start time for optimizing sleep health in school-aged children should be further explored.
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- Guanghai Wang
- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Assessment Unit, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Assessment Unit, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Assessment Unit, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Public Health, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, China; *Co-first author, contributed equally
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- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Assessment Unit, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, China
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Prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing and associations with orofacial symptoms among Saudi primary school children. BMC Oral Health 2019; 19:43. [PMID: 30866906 PMCID: PMC6417016 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0735-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing among primary school children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to evaluate associations between sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory conditions/orofacial symptoms. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 1600 questionnaires were distributed to Saudi boys and girls aged 6–12 years from 16 primary schools in Riyadh. The questionnaire covered relevant demographic and personal characteristics, presence of respiratory conditions and orofacial symptoms, and the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire. The latter was used to assess the prevalence of symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing and was completed by the participating children’s parents. Results In total, 1350 completed questionnaires were returned (85% response rate). The children’ mean age was 9.2 ± 1.8 years; 733 (54.3%) were boys and 617 (45.7%) girls. Overall, 21% of children were at high risk of sleep-disordered breathing. The prevalence of snoring was 14.4% and that of sleep apnea 3.4%. Boys were at higher risk of sleep-disordered breathing than girls (P = 0.040). Children with respiratory conditions or orofacial symptoms were at higher risk of sleep-disordered breathing (P < 0.0001) than children without these conditions/symptoms. Conclusions Around 21% of Saudi children are at risk of sleep-disordered breathing. There is a strong association between sleep-disordered breathing symptoms and the presence of respiratory conditions or orofacial symptoms.
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Sun K, Guo Y, Zhang Y, Jiang X. Breastfeeding and risk of habitual snoring in children: A meta-analysis. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION 2019; 15:e12799. [PMID: 30809934 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Research regarding the effects of breastfeeding on habitual snoring in children has yielded conflicting results. Therefore, a meta-analysis was carried out to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding on the risk of habitual snoring in children. Relevant studies published in English or Chinese were identified by a search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medical literature, and Wanfang databases up to October 2018. Random effects model was used to pool the findings, and results were expressed as odds ratios (OR) with 95% CIs. Eleven studies with 71,622 participants were included in the present meta-analysis. The pooled OR of habitual snoring for more versus less breastfeeding (duration) was 0.74 (95% CI [0.62, 0.90]), and the result remained significant in cohort studies (OR, 0.74; 95%CI [0.66, 0.84]). We found no evidence of publication bias. This meta-analysis of observational studies indicates that breastfeeding for a long time is associated with reduced risk of habitual snoring in children. The finding needs to be investigated in well-designed prospective studies.
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- Ke Sun
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, The School of Public Health of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qingdao No.6 People's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, The School of Public Health of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, The School of Public Health of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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Sun K, Zhang Y, Tian Y, Jiang X. Environmental tobacco smoke exposure and risk of habitual snoring in children: a meta-analysis. J Epidemiol Community Health 2018; 72:1064-1070. [PMID: 29907705 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2018-210820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND The association between environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure and habitual snoring (HS) risk in children remains controversial. Therefore, a meta-analysis was carried out to evaluate and compare the effect of ETS by different family members and prenatal smoke exposure on the risk of HS in children. METHODS Relevant studies published in English were identified by a search of PubMed, Embase and Web of Science up to December 2017. Random effect model and fixed effect model were used to pool the findings. Restricted cubic splines were used to assess the dose-response relationship. RESULTS A total of 24 studies with 87 829 participants were included in the present meta-analysis. When comparing ETS exposed with non-ETS exposed, the pooled OR of HS were 1.46 (95% CI, 1.29 to 1.65) for household smoking exposure, 1.45 (95% CI, 1.27 to 1.65) for paternal smoking exposure, 1.87 (95% CI, 1.56 to 2.23) for maternal smoking exposure and 1.95 (95% CI, 1.63 to 2.34) for prenatal tobacco smoke exposure. For dose-response analysis, evidence of a linear association was found between household smoking exposure and HS, and the risk of HS increased by 2.1% (OR=1.02, 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.04, p=0.022) for every 1 cigarette/day increment of smoking by people living with children. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis of observational studies indicates that exposure to ETS, in particularly prenatal tobacco smoke exposure and maternal smoking, is associated with an increased risk of HS.
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- Ke Sun
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, The School of Public Health of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, The School of Public Health of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, The School of Public Health of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, The School of Public Health of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Takahashi M, Wang G, Adachi M, Jiang F, Jiang Y, Saito M, Nakamura K. Differences in sleep problems between Japanese and Chinese preschoolers: a cross-cultural comparison within the Asian region. Sleep Med 2018; 48:42-48. [PMID: 29857290 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.11.1145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Previous studies have performed cross-cultural comparisons of differences in childhood sleep problems between Asian and Western countries. However, whether such differences can be observed among Asian countries remains unclear. The present study aimed to investigate differences in the pattern of sleep problems between Japanese and Chinese preschoolers. METHODS Data were collected from one city in Japan and 10 cities in China. The present study recruited 438 Japanese and 1020 Chinese preschoolers aged four and five years. Sleep problems and patterns were assessed on the basis of parental reports using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ). RESULTS Analysis of covariance revealed no significant difference in total CSHQ scores between Japanese and Chinese preschoolers, thus indicating that the total severity of sleep problems did not differ between the groups. Japanese preschoolers exhibited higher scores on the bedtime resistance subscale of the CSHQ than Chinese preschoolers. Conversely, Chinese preschoolers exhibited higher subscale scores for night wakings and sleep-disordered breathing. In addition, Japanese preschoolers exhibited earlier bedtimes and wake times and shorter total sleep times than Chinese preschoolers. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that the patterns of sleep problems in preschoolers differ between Japan and China and that such differences may be due to differences in cosleeping practices, bedtime routines, and/or environmental conditions. Thus, investigators studying sleep in preschoolers should consider regional differences in the pattern of sleep problems, even among Asian countries.
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- Michio Takahashi
- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan.
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- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Shanghai, China; School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
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- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan; Department of Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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Stangenes KM, Hysing M, Fevang SK, Elgen IB, Halvorsen T, Markestad T, Bjorvatn B. Prenatal and Neonatal Factors Predicting Sleep Problems in Children Born Extremely Preterm or With Extremely Low Birthweight. Front Pediatr 2018; 6:178. [PMID: 29974046 PMCID: PMC6019468 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2018.00178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objective: Prematurely born children have been reported to have more sleep problems throughout childhood than children born at term. The aim of this study was to explore if prenatal or neonatal factors can predict sleep problems at age 11 years in children born extremely preterm (EPT). Method: A prospective observational study of all infants who were born EPT in Norway in 1999 and 2000. Prenatal and neonatal data were collected by all Norwegian obstetric and pediatric departments. Parental questionnaire mapped sleep problems and sleep habits at the age of 11 years. Results: Of the 372 eligible children, 221 participated. Of those, 28.1% snored, 27.5% had difficulty falling asleep or frequent awakenings and 17.2% suffered from daytime sleepiness. The mean sleep duration was 9.4 h (range 4.3-11.0 h). Smoking in pregnancy predicted snoring (odds ratio 4.3). Neonatal cerebral hemorrhage and being born small for gestational age predicted difficulty falling asleep or frequent awakenings (odds ratio 2.2 and 2.3). Other morbidities during pregnancy or the newborn period, gestational age or the burden of treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit did not predict sleep problems. None of the studied prenatal or neonatal factors predicted daytime sleepiness or sleep duration <9 h. Conclusion: Of numerous prenatal and neonatal factors, only smoking during pregnancy, being born small for gestational age and cerebral hemorrhage predicted sleep problems at 11 years of age among these children born EPT.
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- Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, Uni Research Health, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Norwegian Competence Center for Sleep Disorders, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Sun B, Cloonan YK, Collett BR, Speltz ML. Sleep Outcomes in Children With Single-Suture Craniosynostosis Compared With Unaffected Controls. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2017; 54:734-738. [PMID: 27518405 PMCID: PMC7039619 DOI: 10.1597/16-090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare risk for sleep-disordered breathing between children with and without single-suture craniosynostosis. PARTICIPANTS A total of 184 children with single-suture craniosynostosis and 184 controls. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Parent reported sleep-disordered breathing-related symptoms. RESULTS Current sleep problems were reported in 19% of patients with single-suture craniosynostosis and 14% of controls (adjusted odds ratio = 1.6; 95% CI, 0.9 to 2.8). Ever having sleep problems was reported in 25% and 23% of cases and controls, respectively (adjusted odds ratio = 1.2; 95% CI, 0.7 to 1.9). Overall, snoring was statistically associated with single-suture craniosynostosis (P = .01) and was more often reported as 2+ nights per week (versus never) in patients with single-suture craniosynostosis (13%) than in controls (4%) (adjusted odds ratio = 3.5; 95% CI, 1.5 to 8.2). CONCLUSIONS Though preliminary, increased presence of snoring during sleep in children with single-suture craniosynostosis compared with controls suggests that children with isolated single-suture craniosynostosis may be at increased risk for sleep-disordered breathing. Further study using standardized assessments of sleep-disordered breathing is needed.
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Çavuşoğlu M, Poets CF, Urschitz MS. Acoustics of snoring and automatic snore sound detection in children. Physiol Meas 2017; 38:1919-1938. [PMID: 28871074 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/aa8a39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Acoustic analyses of snoring sounds have been used to objectively assess snoring and applied in various clinical problems for adult patients. Such studies require highly automatized tools to analyze the sound recordings of the whole night's sleep, in order to extract clinically relevant snore- related statistics. The existing techniques and software used for adults are not efficiently applicable to snoring sounds in children, basically because of different acoustic signal properties. In this paper, we present a broad range of acoustic characteristics of snoring sounds in children (N = 38) in comparison to adult (N = 30) patients. APPROACH Acoustic characteristics of the signals were calculated, including frequency domain representations, spectrogram-based characteristics, spectral envelope analysis, formant structures and loudness of the snoring sounds. MAIN RESULTS We observed significant differences in spectral features, formant structures and loudness of the snoring signals of children compared to adults that may arise from the diversity of the upper airway anatomy as the principal determinant of the snore sound generation mechanism. Furthermore, based on the specific audio features of snoring children, we proposed a novel algorithm for the automatic detection of snoring sounds from ambient acoustic data specifically in a pediatric population. The respiratory sounds were recorded using a pair of microphones and a multi-channel data acquisition system simultaneously with full-night polysomnography during sleep. Brief sound chunks of 0.5 s were classified as either belonging to a snoring event or not with a multi-layer perceptron, which was trained in a supervised fashion using stochastic gradient descent on a large hand-labeled dataset using frequency domain features. SIGNIFICANCE The method proposed here has been used to extract snore-related statistics that can be calculated from the detected snore episodes for the whole night's sleep, including number of snore episodes (total snoring time), ratio of snore to whole sleep time, variation of snoring rate, regularity of snoring episodes in time and amplitude and snore loudness. These statistics will ultimately serve as a clinical tool providing information for the objective evaluation of snoring for several clinical applications.
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- M Çavuşoğlu
- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zurich, Gloriastr. 35, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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Dube N, Khan K, Loehr S, Chu Y, Veugelers P. The use of entertainment and communication technologies before sleep could affect sleep and weight status: a population-based study among children. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2017; 14:97. [PMID: 28724380 PMCID: PMC5517950 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-017-0547-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2016] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality have been demonstrated to be associated with childhood obesity. It has been suggested that electronic entertainment and communication devices (EECDs) including TVs, computers, tablets, video games and cell phones interfere with sleep in children and youth. The aim of this study was to assess the impact that the use of EECDs in the hour before bedtime has on sleep and weight status to inform sleep promotion interventions and programs to prevent childhood obesity. Methods A provincially representative sample of 2334 grade 5 children and their parents in Alberta, Canada was surveyed. Parents reported their child’s bedtime and wake-up time along with how often their child snored, felt sleepy during the day, woke-up at night and woke-up in the morning feeling unrefreshed. Sleep duration, sleep quality and sleep efficiency were derived from these indicators. Parents also reported on the presence of EECDs in their child’s bedroom, while children reported use of EECDs during the day and frequency of using each of these devices during the hour before sleep. The height and weight of children were measured. Multivariable mixed effect linear and logistic regression models were used to determine how sleep duration, sleep quality, sleep efficiency and weight status are influenced by (i) access to EECDs in children’s bedrooms, (ii) use of EECDs during the hour before sleep, and (iii) calming activities specifically reading during the hour before sleep. Results Sleep duration was shorter by −10.8 min (cell phone), −10.2 min (computer) and −7.8 min (TV) for those with bedroom access to and used these EECDs during the hour before sleep compared to no access and no use. Good sleep quality was hindered by bedroom access to and use of all EECDs investigated during the hour before sleep, particularly among users of cell phones (OR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.58–0.71) and computers (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.65–0.80). Very good sleep efficiency was decreased by access to and frequent use of a TV (54%), cell phone (52%), tablet (51%) and video games (51%). Odds of obesity were doubled by bedroom access to and use of a TV and computer during the hour before sleep. Children who rarely read a printed book in the bedroom during the hour before sleep had a shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality and sleep efficiency compared to their peers. Having access to an EECD in the bedroom was associated with increased obesity despite frequently reading during the hour before sleep. Conclusions Our findings suggest that sleep duration, sleep quality, sleep efficiency and weight status are better among children who do not have EECDs in the bedroom and frequently read a book during the hour before sleep as opposed to those who use EECDs during this hour. Education of limits against EECD use by parents may improve sleep outcomes. These findings will inform health promotion messages and may give rise to national recommendations regarding EECD use. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01914185. Registered 31 July 2013 Retrospectively registered.
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- Nomathemba Dube
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Population Health Intervention Research Unit, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 3-50 University Terrace, 8303 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T4, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Population Health Intervention Research Unit, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 3-50 University Terrace, 8303 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T4, Canada.,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Population Health Intervention Research Unit, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 3-50 University Terrace, 8303 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T4, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Population Health Intervention Research Unit, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 3-50 University Terrace, 8303 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T4, Canada.,Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Population Health Intervention Research Unit, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 3-50 University Terrace, 8303 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T4, Canada.
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Ponce-Garcia C, Hernandez IA, Major P, Flores-Mir C. Association between Breast Feeding and Paediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing: a Systematic Review. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol 2017; 31:348-362. [PMID: 28590549 DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast feeding has been suggested as a potential protective factor against childhood snoring and sleep disordered breathing (SDB). SDB can have major health consequences. The objective of this systematic review is to synthesise the available literature concerning any potential association between infant feeding methods and SDB in young children. METHODS Five electronic databases were searched. All searches were inclusive until August 5, 2016. Two authors independently reviewed potentially relevant articles for eligibility. Any prospective or retrospective study, case-control study, cohort study, clinical trial, and cross-sectional study that evaluated the association between infant feeding methods and SDB were included. Data on study design, aim of study, sample size, study population, assessment tool, infant feeding methods, and outcome measures were extracted. RESULTS Nine studies fulfilled the criteria to be finally included in this review, only cohorts and cross-sectional studies were identified. While seven of the selected studies reported a statistically significant association between breast feeding and reduced risk of SDB, the remaining two studies did not report any association. The main methodological limitation was high heterogeneity in the diagnostic criteria and assessment tools to identify SDB and limited data collection on infant feeding methods. CONCLUSIONS The current evidence may point to a protective association, however, as uncertainty is moderate, any suggestion that breast feeding may or may not decrease the risk of SDB is currently unwarranted. More research on the topic is required to resolve some of the contradictions between included studies.
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- Cecilia Ponce-Garcia
- Division of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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This study evaluates the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and asthma. Literature search was carried out in several electronic databases and random effects meta-analyses were performed to obtain pooled estimates of the prevalence of OSA, OSA risk and sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in asthma patients and pooled odds ratios of the prevalence between asthma and non-asthma patients. In adult asthma patients, the prevalence [95% confidence interval] of OSA, OSA risk, and SDB was 49.50 [36.39, 62.60] %, 27.50 [19.31, 35.69] %, and 19.65 [14.84, 24.46] % respectively. The odds of having OSA, OS risk and SDB by the asthma patients were 2.64 [1.76, 3.52], 3.73 [2.90, 4.57] and 1.73 [1.11, 2.36] times higher (p < 0.00001 for all) in asthma than in non-asthma patients, respectively. Adult asthma patients with OSA had significantly higher BMI in comparison with asthma patients without OSA. This study reveals that the prevalence of OSA in asthma patients is considerably higher; even higher than OSA risk and SDB. Sleep studies should be performed in asthma patients with symptoms suggestive of OSA/OSA risk/SDB.
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Hill CM, Bucks RS, Kennedy CR, Harrison D, Carroll A, Upton N, Hogan AM. Hearing loss mediates executive function impairment in sleep-disordered breathing. Sleep Med 2017; 34:18-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 02/20/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Kim DS, Lee CL, Ahn YM. Sleep problems in children and adolescents at pediatric clinics. KOREAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2017; 60:158-165. [PMID: 28592979 PMCID: PMC5461280 DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2017.60.5.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Revised: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the frequency of childhood sleep problems at pediatric clinics in Seoul and Gyeonggi provinces. METHODS Children (n=936) and their parents who visited 5 primary and 1 secondary pediatric outpatient clinics were invited to complete a Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire. RESULTS Among patients, 901 (96.3%) answered questionnaires in sufficient detail for evaluation. The participant's mean age was 4.35±3.02 years (range, 0-18 years). The male to female ratio was 1:0.93 (466 boys, 435 girls). Habitual snoring (>3 day/week) was reported in 16.9% of the participants. The prevalence of habitual snoring in children <2 years and those between 2-5 years was 9% and 18%, respectively. Sleep disordered breathing was found in 15.1% (106 of 700) of children >2 years. Insomnia was reported in 13.2% of children. The prevalence of sleepwalking, night terrors, and bruxism, is 1.6%, 19%, and 21.1%, respectively. Snoring was associated with increased incidence of sleepwalking, night terrors, and bruxism. Age was associated with insomnia and habitual snoring (P<0.05). Insomnia was more prevalent in younger (21%) than in older children (6%). Snoring was more frequent in both preschool (34%) and school-aged children (33%). The frequency of sleep disordered breathing and insomnia did not vary significantly with gender. However, snoring was more prevalent in boys. CONCLUSION Sleep problems are frequent among children in Korea. Children with snoring have an increased risk of sleepwalking, night terror, and bruxism. Primary clinicians should consider children's sleep habits to improve their health.
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- Dong Soon Kim
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Eulji University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Eulji University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kannan JA, Brokamp C, Bernstein DI, LeMasters GK, Hershey GKK, Villareal MS, Lockey JE, Ryan PH. Parental Snoring and Environmental Pollutants, but Not Aeroallergen Sensitization, Are Associated with Childhood Snoring in a Birth Cohort. PEDIATRIC ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY AND PULMONOLOGY 2017; 30:31-38. [PMID: 28465864 DOI: 10.1089/ped.2016.0681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2016] [Accepted: 09/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The objective of this study was to determine whether atopy and other clinical and environmental variables predict the risk of childhood habitual snoring (HS) in a birth cohort born to atopic parents. Participants completed clinical evaluations and questionnaires at ages 1-4 and age 7. HS was defined as snoring ≥3 nights/week. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) exposure was estimated using land-use regression. The association between early (≤age 4) and current (age 7) allergic disease, environmental exposures, and snoring at age 7 was examined using adjusted logistic regression. Of the 609 children analyzed the prevalence of HS at age 7 was 21%. Early tobacco smoke exposure [environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)] [odds ratio (OR) 1.79, 95% CI (confidence interval) 1.12-2.84], rhinitis (OR 1.74, 95% CI 1.06-2.92), wheezing (OR 1.63, 95% CI 1.05-2.53), maternal HS (OR 2.08, 95% CI 1.36-3.18), and paternal HS (OR 1.83, 95% CI 1.14-3.00) were significantly associated with HS at age 7. Current TRAP (OR 1.93, 95% CI 1.13-3.26), respiratory infections (OR 1.16, 95% 1.03-1.35), maternal HS (OR 2.86, 95% CI 1.69-4.84), and paternal HS (OR 3.01, 95% CI 1.82-5.09) were significantly associated with HS at age 7. To our knowledge, this is the largest birth cohort examining longitudinal predictors of snoring in children born to atopic parents. Parental HS was the only variable consistently associated with childhood HS from ages 1 to 7. Early rhinitis, early ETS exposure, and concurrent traffic pollution exposure increased the risk of HS at age 7, while aeroallergen sensitization did not. Children with these characteristics should be considered for screening of sleep disorders.
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- Jennifer A Kannan
- Division of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Environmental Health, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Environmental Health, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Shusterman D, Baroody FM, Craig T, Friedlander S, Nsouli T, Silverman B. Role of the Allergist-Immunologist and Upper Airway Allergy in Sleep-Disordered Breathing. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2016; 5:628-639. [PMID: 27923646 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2016.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sleep-disordered breathing in general and obstructive sleep apnea in particular are commonly encountered conditions in allergy practice. Physiologically, nasal (or nasopharyngeal) obstruction from rhinitis, nasal polyposis, or adenotonsillar hypertrophy are credible contributors to snoring and nocturnal respiratory obstructive events. Nevertheless, existing practice parameters largely relegate the role of the allergist to adjunctive treatment in cases of continuous positive airway pressure intolerance. OBJECTIVES To survey active American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology members regarding their perceptions and practices concerning sleep-disordered breathing in adult and pediatric patients with rhinitis, and to review the medical literature concerning this connection to identify therapeutic implications and research gaps. METHODS Members of the Work Group on Rhinitis and Sleep-disordered Breathing composed and distributed a Web-based clinically oriented survey to active American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology members in mid-2015. The group, in addition, conducted an English-language literature review using PubMed and other sources. RESULTS Survey results were returned by 339 of 4881 active members (7%). More than two-third of respondents routinely asked about sleep problems, believed that sleep-disordered breathing was a problem for at least a "substantial minority" (10%-30%) of their adult patients, and believed that medical therapy for upper airway inflammatory conditions could potentially help ameliorate sleep-related complaints. Literature review supported the connection between high-grade nasal congestion/adenotonsillar hypertrophy and obstructive sleep apnea, and at least in the case of pediatric patients, supported the use of anti-inflammatory medication in the initial management of obstructive sleep apnea of mild-to-moderate severity. CONCLUSIONS Clinical allergy practice and the medical literature support a proactive role for allergists in the diagnosis and management of sleep-disordered breathing.
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Zaimoğlu E, Hoxha S, Özdiler O, Özbek M, Memikoğlu UT. Reported prevalence of habitual pediatric snoring and the level of parental awareness. Sleep Biol Rhythms 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s41105-016-0082-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Min YZ, Subbarao P, Narang I. The Bidirectional Relationship Between Asthma and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Which Came First? J Pediatr 2016; 176:10-6. [PMID: 27318377 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.05.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Revised: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Yap Zhi Min
- Department of Pediatrics, University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Sánchez T, Castro-Rodríguez JA, Brockmann PE. Sleep-disordered breathing in children with asthma: a systematic review on the impact of treatment. J Asthma Allergy 2016; 9:83-91. [PMID: 27143940 PMCID: PMC4844256 DOI: 10.2147/jaa.s85624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background The objective was to perform a systematic review in order to describe the relationship between asthma and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children, especially regarding the impact of treatment and management. Methods We performed an electronic search in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and LILACS database. Study inclusion criteria were the following: 1) studies that examined the relationship between asthma/wheezing and SDB/obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); and 2) studies conducted in children <18 years of age. Primary outcomes were the prevalence of asthma and SDB, the tests used for diagnosis, and the influence of their treatment and management. Results One thousand and twenty studies were identified, among which 32 were selected (n=143,343 children; 51% males; age [mean ± standard deviation] 8.4±2.5 years). Most studies (n=26) diagnosed SDB using questionnaires or clinical history. Nine studies performed a sleep study for diagnosing OSA. The diagnosis of asthma was based on clinical history (n=16), previous medical diagnosis (n=4), questionnaires (n=12), and spirometry (n=5). Children with asthma were more likely to develop habitual snoring and OSA, and children with SDB were more likely to develop asthma. Moreover, asthma was associated with more severe OSA, and the presence of SDB was associated with severe asthma. Treatment of SDB with adenotonsillectomy was associated with significant asthma improvement. Conclusion The relationship between asthma and SDB appears to be bidirectional, and adenotonsillectomy appears to improve asthma control. Future trials on how asthma treatment could impact on SDB are needed.
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- Trinidad Sánchez
- Division of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Division of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pulmonology, Division of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pulmonology, Division of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Santiago, Chile; Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Brockmann PE, Damiani F, Gozal D. Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Adolescents and Younger Adults: A Representative Population-Based Survey in Chile. Chest 2016; 149:981-90. [PMID: 26539784 DOI: 10.1378/chest.15-2112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2015] [Revised: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Prevalence and potential risk contributors of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in adolescents and younger adults remain unclear. We hypothesized that SDB prevalence in younger Hispanic adults is higher than the limited evidence indicates. METHODS This is a population-based study of Hispanic subjects surveyed as part of the Chilean National Health Survey database. For this study, only subjects aged 15 to 40 years were included. Sleep and demographic questionnaires were used to assess SDB prevalence and its risk factors. Anthropometric measurements were performed in each subject. Prevalence was calculated for each SDB-related symptom. A regression model was constructed to investigate demographic risk factors of SDB. RESULTS A total of 2,147 subjects were included. Mean age (± SD) was 27.2 ± 7.2 years, n = 899 (42%) were men. Habitual snoring was highly prevalent, with an average of 53.8% in men and 38.3% in women. Snoring, witnessed apneas, and daytime somnolence increased continuously with age, with an abnormal SDB questionnaire score detected in 2.5%. Reported sleep duration was 7.61 ± 1.67 hours during weekdays and 8.27 ± 2.11 hours during weekends. Snoring frequency was significantly higher in men than women at nearly all age groups, and an adjusted regression model (OR [95% CI]) identified male sex (2 [1.6-2.5]; P < .001) and BMI (1.08 [1.03-1.12]; P < .001) as independent risk factors for snoring. CONCLUSION The risk of SDB is highly prevalent in younger adults, even in females, and increases with age and BMI. The high prevalence and low awareness justify active screening and treatment of SDB in this population.
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- Pablo E Brockmann
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pulmonology, Division of Pediatrics and Sleep Medicine Center, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Section of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Zhang J, Jin X, Yan C, Jiang F, Shen X, Li S. Short sleep duration as a risk factor for childhood overweight/obesity: a large multicentric epidemiologic study in China. Sleep Health 2015; 1:184-190. [PMID: 29073439 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2015.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2015] [Revised: 06/05/2015] [Accepted: 06/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES AND SETTING The present study was designed to examine the association of sleep duration with obesity/overweight in a multicentric urban sample of Chinese children. PARTICIPANTS AND DESIGN A random sample of 17,696 children aged 7.00-11.99 years participated in a cross-sectional multicentric survey. MEASUREMENTS The Chinese version of the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire was used to collect information on children's sleep behaviors. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated as weight (kilograms)/height squared (square meters). Sex, age, and BMI were used to define overweight and obesity based on the definition recommended by the Working Group on Obesity in China. RESULTS The prevalence of obesity and overweight in Chinese school-aged children was 10.7% and 10.3%, respectively. Hierarchical multiple linear regression models revealed a significant association between shorter sleep duration (hours/day) and increased BMI (β = -0.120; P = .019). Multivariate logistic regression models demonstrated that, compared with sleep duration ≥10 hours/d, mean sleep duration <9 hours/d experienced increased likelihood of overweight/obesity (odds ratio = 1.21; P = .005). Moreover, sleep-schedule variability, independent of sleep duration, was found to be associated with overweight/obesity (odds ratio = 1.11; P = .016). CONCLUSIONS Sleep duration and sleep-schedule variability, along with television viewing, homework schedule, and snack eating, were linked to overweight/obesity among elementary school children in this population-based sample.
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- Jinwen Zhang
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; Xin Hua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Shanghai, China
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- Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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- MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Shanghai, China.
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Li L, Xu Z, Jin X, Yan C, Jiang F, Tong S, Shen X, Li S. Sleep-disordered breathing and asthma: evidence from a large multicentric epidemiological study in China. Respir Res 2015; 16:56. [PMID: 25958333 PMCID: PMC4472264 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-015-0215-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2014] [Accepted: 04/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Previous studies have postulated that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may be associated with the occurrence and exacerbation of asthma. However, there was limited quantitative evidence on the topic. This study aimed at investigating the prevalence and predisposing factors of asthma, and quantifying the association between SDB and asthma among school-aged children in China. In addition, a comprehensive meta-analysis of the published evidences and our findings were further conducted. Methods To test the hypothesis, we conducted a multicentric cross-sectional study involving 22,478 children aged 5–12 years recruited from eight cities in China. Furthermore, a meta-analysis based on both previously published studies and our cross-sectional study was performed. Results The prevalence rate of SDB and asthma was 12.0% and 3.5% among our cross-sectional study sample. It was demonstrated that symptoms of SDB, such as habitual snoring (OR = 1.28, 95%CI: 1.01-1.62), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (OR = 1.92, 95%CI: 1.34-2.76), were significantly associated with asthma, after adjusting for potential confounding factors. In the meta-analysis, SDB was correlated with the prevalence of asthma in both children (OR = 1.58, 95%CI: 1.35-1.80) and adults (OR = 1.55, 95%CI: 1.42-1.67). Conclusions Our results provide further evidence for the independent association between SDB and asthma. The clinical significance of our findings lies in the emphasis that children undergoing examination or treatment for asthma should be routinely screened for sleep problems. Further systematic study is required to illuminate the underlying mechanism.
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- Xin Hua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China. .,School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 227 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai, 200127, PR China.
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- School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
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- Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
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- Xin Hua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
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- Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
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- MOE - Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kong Jiang Road, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 227 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai, 200127, PR China. .,MOE - Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kong Jiang Road, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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Khan MKA, Chu YL, Kirk SFL, Veugelers PJ. Are sleep duration and sleep quality associated with diet quality, physical activity, and body weight status? A population-based study of Canadian children. Canadian Journal of Public Health 2015; 106:e277-82. [PMID: 26451988 DOI: 10.17269/cjph.106.4892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2014] [Revised: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 03/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe sleep duration and sleep characteristics, and to examine the associations between sleep duration and characteristics and body weight status, diet quality, and physical activity levels among grade 5 children in Nova Scotia. METHODS A provincially representative sample of 5,560 grade 5 children and their parents in Nova Scotia was surveyed. Parents were asked to report their child's bedtime and wake-up time, and to indicate how often their child snored or felt sleepy during the day. Dietary intake and physical activity were selfreported by children using the Harvard Youth/Adolescent Food Frequency Questionnaire and the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children respectively. Body weight status was determined using measured heights and weights. Linear and logistic random effects models with children nested within schools were used to test for associations. RESULTS Approximately half of the surveyed parents reported that their children were not getting adequate sleep at night. Longer sleep duration was statistically significantly associated with decreased risk for overweight and obesity independent of other sleep characteristics (OR = 0.82, 95% CI: 0.73, 0.91). Longer sleep duration was also associated with better diet quality and higher levels of physical activity. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate a need for health promotion strategies to encourage adequate sleep and to promote healthy sleep environments among children. Given the links among sleep, body weight status and lifestyle behaviours, these messages should be included in public health interventions aimed at preventing obesity and promoting health among children.
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Zicari AM, Cutrera R, Occasi F, Carbone MP, Cesoni Marcelli A, De Castro G, Indinnimeo L, Tancredi G, Galandrini R, Giuffrida A, Duse M. Serum resistin levels in children with primary snoring. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2014; 27:449-54. [PMID: 25280038 DOI: 10.1177/039463201402700317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Primary Snoring (PS) has been positioned at the milder end of the Sleep-Disordered Breathing severity continuum characterized by snoring and it is usually underestimated. PS is defined as snoring without apnea, frequent arousals, or gas exchange abnormalities and recent studies demonstrated that children with PS have increased blood pressure and reduced arterial distensibility. The association between adipokines and SDB has been recently investigated, though most of the studies were focused on OSAS where intermittent hypoxia characterizing the disease may lead to an inflammatory cascade and to the release of several adipokines, contributing to oxidative stress. Resistin, initially described s an adipokine increasing insulin resistance, has been recently identified as a novel important member of the cytokine family involved in the regulation of inflammation. The aim of our study was to investigate circulating resistin levels in normal weight children with PS. Sixty-five children of normal weight aged between 4 and 14 years of age were selected for habitual snoring. Children with positive polysomnography were excluded from the study. Serum resistin levels were detected in all children with PS. Thirty-three healthy non-snorer children with similar age, sex and BMI were selected as a control group. A significantly higher level of resistin was observed in patients with PS compared to the control group (4.67±1.91 ng/ml vs 3.98±1.58 ng/ml; p<0.01). Patients with inconclusive pulse oximetry showed significantly higher resistin levels than those with negative recordings recordings (5.29±1.91 ng/ml vs 4.20±1.93 ng/ml; p<0.008). Moreover, there was a significant increasing trend between sieric adipokine level and the frequency of snoring (p<0.006). Our results suggest that systemic inflammation and oxidative stress may also play a significant role in the pathophysiology of PS.
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- A M Zicari
- Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Respiratory Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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Influence of asthma on sleep disordered breathing in children: A systematic review. Sleep Med Rev 2014; 18:393-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2014.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2013] [Revised: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Lois Gerber
- Lois Gerber is guardian ad litem for the state of Florida's foster children
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Jara SM, Benke JR, Lin SY, Ishman SL. The association between secondhand smoke and sleep-disordered breathing in children: A systematic review. Laryngoscope 2014; 125:241-7. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.24833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2014] [Revised: 06/04/2014] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Sebastian M. Jara
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore Maryland
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore Maryland
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore Maryland
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- Divisions of Otolaryngology & Pulmonary Medicine; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; University of Cincinnati School of Medicine; Cincinnati Ohio U.S.A
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Zicari AM, Occasi F, Cesoni Marcelli A, Lollobrigida V, Celani C, Indinnimeo L, Tancredi G, De Castro G, Duse M. Habitual snoring in children with previous allergic sensitization. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2013; 26:565-70. [PMID: 23755775 DOI: 10.1177/039463201302600233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Previous studies have reported a high prevalence of allergy in children with Habitual Snoring (HS), but the relationship between allergy in the early years of life and the subsequent development of this Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) is yet to be elucidated. The purpose of the present study was to determine the role of early, under 36 months of age, allergic sensitization to food (with or without sensitization to airborne allergens) in determining the development of HS 8-10 years after. One hundred and forty-eight children (10-14 years, mean age 12 years) with a history of food allergy were selected. Under the age of 36 months, atopic status was assessed by skin prick test for a panel of airborne and food allergens. Questionnaires filled in by parents were used to collect information on children's snoring and associated symptoms. HS was defined as snoring three or more times per week. At 1-3 years of age 54 children were positive to food allergens alone, and 94 were positive also to airborne allergens. After 8-10 years of life, when patients were aged between 10 and 14 years, habitual snoring was reported in 37 children. Furthermore, among the 54 children under three years of age sensitized only to food, 8 became HS while of the 94 children sensitized to both food and inhalants allergens 29 developed HS. The difference between those two groups was statistically significant (p=0.04). We reported a significant risk of developing HS in children with early allergic sensitization. Specifically this risk was higher when food allergy was associated with inhalant allergy. The onset of upper airway inflammation due to allergic triggers in subjects under three years of age may be related to the subsequent development of SDB after 8-10 years.
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- A M Zicari
- Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Sabuncuoglu O. Understanding the relationships between breastfeeding, malocclusion, ADHD, sleep-disordered breathing and traumatic dental injuries. Med Hypotheses 2013; 80:315-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2012.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2012] [Revised: 12/07/2012] [Accepted: 12/13/2012] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Zicari AM, Marzo G, Rugiano A, Celani C, Carbone MP, Tecco S, Duse M. Habitual snoring and atopic state: correlations with respiratory function and teeth occlusion. BMC Pediatr 2012; 12:175. [PMID: 23134563 PMCID: PMC3506469 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-12-175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2012] [Accepted: 11/03/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Allergy represents a risk factor at the base of sleep-disordered breathing in pediatric age. Among allergic diseases, the atopy is characterized by a tendency to be “hyperallergic.” Sleep-disordered breathing is also known in orthodontics as correlated with the morphology of craniofacial complex. The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between atopy and sleep-disordered breathing (oral breathers with habitual snoring), comparing atopic children with sleep-disordered breathing (test group) with nonatopic ones with sleep-disordered breathing (control group), in the prevalence of dento-skeletal alterations and other risk factors that trigger sleep-disordered breathing, such as adenotonsillar hypertrophy, turbinate hypertrophy, obesity, and alteration of oxygen arterial saturation. Methods In a group of 110 subjects with sleep-disordered breathing (6 to 12 years old), we grouped the subjects into atopic (test group, 60 subjects) and nonatopic (control group, 50 subjects) children and compared the data on the following: skin allergic tests, rhinoscopy, rhinomanometry, night home pulsoxymetry, body mass index, and dento-facial alterations. Results Even if our results suggest that atopy is not a direct risk factor for sleep-disordered breathing, the importance of a physiologic nasal respiration in the pathogenesis of sleep-disordered breathing seems to be demonstrated in our study by the higher prevalence of hypertrophy in the adenotonsillar lymphatic tissue, odontostomatological alterations, alterations of the oxygen saturation to pulsoxymetry, and higher prevalence of obesity observed in our children with sleep-disordered breathing, in percentages higher than that of the general pediatric population previously observed in the literature. Conclusions The importance of a physiologic nasal respiration in the pathogenesis of sleep-disordered breathing is demonstrated in our study.
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- Anna Maria Zicari
- Department of Paediatric Science, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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