Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with adverse health outcomes;
however, little is known about the diversity of this population. This retrospective study aims to …

Background Age and gender disparities in polysomnographic findings in children are not
well understood. Objective This study determined age and gender‐related characteristics in …

Background Anthropometric measurements can be used to identify children at risk of
developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study aimed to assess which anthropometric …

Objective To investigate the contributions of adenoid and tonsil size to childhood obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) and the interactions between adenotonsillar hypertrophy, age, and …

Objective The present study was developed to explore risk factors related to the incidence
and severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children. Methods The present …

Objective: The relationship between weight status, adenotonsillar hypertrophy and
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children has not yet been well studied. As the sleep …

Introduction: Obesity in children is assumed to serve as a major risk factor in pediatric
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, the prevalence of OSAS in otherwise …

Older age, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are known to increase
the risk of hypertension in adults. However, data for children are scarce. This study aimed to …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder estimated at 1–5% in the
school-aged children. With the obesity prevalence reaching staggering rates globally, OSA …

Study Objectives: Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common, however, inclusion of
adolescents and especially those of ethnic/racial minorities in research is scarce. We …