Utility of symptoms to predict treatment outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Polysomnography defines the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) but does not predict some important comorbidities or their response to adenotonsillectomy. We assessed whether OSAS symptoms, as reflected on the Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders Scale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ), may offer clinical predictive value.

Methods

Baseline and 7-month follow-up data were analyzed from 185 participants (aged 5-9 years with polysomnographically confirmed OSAS) in the surgical treatment arm of the multicenter Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial. Associations were assessed between baseline PSQ or polysomnographic data and baseline morbidity (executive dysfunction, behavior, quality of life, sleepiness) or postsurgical improve

SUBMITTER: Rosen CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4338327 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature