Prevalence of snoring and symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing in primary school children in Istanbul

Ersu R., Arman A., Save D., Karadag B., Karakoc F., Berkem M., ...More

CHEST, vol.126, no.1, pp.19-24, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 126 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1378/chest.126.1.19
  • Journal Name: CHEST
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.19-24
  • Keywords: children, hyperactivity, passive smoke exposure, prevalence, snoring, APNEA SYNDROME, NOCTURNAL HYPOXEMIA, PRESCHOOL-CHILDREN, PERFORMANCE, DISTURBANCE, ASSOCIATION, BEHAVIOR, SMOKING
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Study objectives: Snoring during sleep is an important manifestation of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Although clinical history is not sufficiently sensitive and specific to distinguish primary snoring from OSAS, snoring is indicative of upper airway obstruction and may be associated with the presence of diurnal symptoms. Our study aims were to determine the prevalence of snoring in primary school children in Istanbul, and to evaluate the diurnal symptoms and conditions that may be associated with sleep problems.