Despite the significant prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children,
the diagnosis and treatment of this condition is still challenging due to the difficulties …

Objective: This study assessed the quality of life of children with SDB, compared subjects
with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and primary snoring (PS), and identified …

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of the quality-of-life instrument OSA-18 by
comparing it with objective data from polysomnography in children with sleep-disordered …

Objective To develop and test a screening tool based on the OSA-18 questionnaire for triage
of referrals for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children. Study design Consecutive …

Aims Childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) affects not only the children's
physical health, but also their mental development, behavioral problems and learning …

The caregivers of 61 eligible children (6 months to 12 years old) completed a 20-item (OSA-
20) health-related quality-of-life survey after polysomnography was performed to …

Objectives To analyze the reliability and validity of the Spanish version of the OSA-18 quality
of life questionnaire in children with apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS). Method Children …

Abstract Objective: To validate the Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening tool for use
in Brazil. Materials and methods: The Brazilian version of this questionnaire, originally …

The aim of this paper is to perform an observational descriptive study of the Obstructive
Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) in a population of children by evaluating the prevalence …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a chronic illness
affecting either cardiopulmonary or neuropsychiatric function. Besides the functional health …