A Study on Factors Related to Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children
10.5933/JKAPD.2022.49.2.180
- Author:
Nawoon KIM
1
;
Daewoo LEE
;
Jaegon KIM
;
Changkeun LEE
;
Yeonmi YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University
- Publication Type:1
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2022;49(2):180-187
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors associated with sleep disordered breathing (SDB) by comparing intraoral factors, body mass index (BMI), and medical history with pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ) findings.Seven hundred eighty-seven subjects aged between 7 to 11 years old were included. Their caregivers were asked to complete questionnaires. Oral manifestations including Angle’s classification, overjet, and Brodsky tonsil grade were examined. Children with PSQ scores of more than 0.33 points were classified into the SDB high-risk group.Among the 787 subjects, 34 (4.3%) were classified into the SDB high-risk group. Children with allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, excessive overjet, or large tonsil size had a significantly higher risk for SDB versus those without. Also, there was a significant difference in SDB risk according to BMI status. Gender, gestational age, breastfeeding, and Angle’s classification were not associated with SDB.Children at high risk for SDB were predisposed to tonsillar hypertrophy, allergic rhinitis, obesity, and atopic dermatitis. Children with these factors could be candidates for early intervention to prevent the progression of SDB.
