Sleep disturbances are common in childhood and adolescence. Sleep problems in early infants tend to be persistent and prominent in preschool and school-aged children. Chronic sleep disorders, especially in young child...Sleep disturbances are common in childhood and adolescence. Sleep problems in early infants tend to be persistent and prominent in preschool and school-aged children. Chronic sleep disorders, especially in young children may lead to neurobehavioral problems and psycho-cognitive impairment. Sleep difficulties may be the result of underlying medical conditions, (breathing disorders) or psychological problems. Research studies have shown the association between sleep disorders and day time cognitive impairment, behavioral problems, poor school performance and inattention in children. Appropriate diagnosis and early management of sleep disorders in children lead to improvement of neurocognitive function and behavioral problems in these children.展开更多
Objective: The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate sleep duration for nighttime sleep from early infancy to late adolescence in a German sample to illustrate the developmental course and age-specific var...Objective: The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate sleep duration for nighttime sleep from early infancy to late adolescence in a German sample to illustrate the developmental course and age-specific variability of these variables among subjects. Methods: A total of 17,641 subjects from the KiGGS study were evaluated. The questionnaires contained questions about physical health, living circumstances, health behavior and risks, health supply, mental health, health-related quality of life and sleep. KiGGS assessed sleep by using parent questionnaire of children aged 0 to 10 years (n = 9944) and self-reports of adolescents (n = 7697) aged 11 to 17 years. Results: Total sleep duration decreased from 14.28 hours (SD = 2.33) at the ages 0 - 0.5 to 9.50 hours (SD = 0.82) at the ages of 10.5 - 11. Above the age of 11 adolescents report a decrease of sleep at night from 9.41 hours (SD = 1.33) at the age of 11 - 11.5 to 7.42 (SD = 1.73) at the age of 17.5 - 18 years. Unspecified sleep problems were reported of 19.5%, 13.0% of the children had difficulties falling asleep, difficulties sleeping through the night showed 8.8% of the children, whereas 3.0% report both symptoms—difficulties falling asleep and difficulties sleeping through the night. Conclusions: Age-specific variability of sleep duration is reported as well as sleep difficulties from infancy to adolescence. This is important knowledge for the health care professional who deals with sleep problems in pediatric practice.展开更多
BACKGROUND Childhood obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)is a common clinical disease that can cause serious complications if not treated in time.The preferred treatment for OSAHS in children is surgery.AI...BACKGROUND Childhood obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)is a common clinical disease that can cause serious complications if not treated in time.The preferred treatment for OSAHS in children is surgery.AIM To observe the effects of soft palate-pharyngoplasty on postoperative outcome,pharyngeal formation,and possible complications.METHODS A total of 150 children with snoring,hernia,and mouth breathing were selected.A polysomnography test was performed to confirm the diagnosis of OSAHS.The children were randomly divided into experimental and control groups.The experimental group underwent adenoidectomy,tonsillectomy,and soft palatepharyngoplasty.The control group underwent adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.The t-test and chi-square test were used to compare conditions such as postoperative fever,postoperative hemorrhage,and pharyngeal reflux.Postoperative efficacy and complications were interrogated and observed in the form of outpatient follow-up and telephone follow-up at 6 mo and 1 year after surgery.The curative effects were divided into two groups:Cure(snoring,snoring symptoms disappeared)and non-cure.RESULTS The effective rate of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).The incidence of postoperative bleeding was lower in the experimental group.There was no postoperative pharyngeal reflux in either group.In the experimental group,the incidence of hyperthermia(body temperature exceeded 38.5°C)was lower than that in the control group.The difference in postoperative swallowing pain scores between the experimental and control groups was significant.CONCLUSION Soft palate-pharyngoplasty can more effectively enlarge the anteroposterior diameter and transverse diameter of the isthmus faucium.Compared with surgery alone,it can better treat OSAHS in children,improve the curative effect,reduce the risk of perioperative bleeding,close the surgical cavity,reduce the risk of postoperative infection,reduce the proportion of postoperative fever,and accelerate healing.Although this process takes more time,it is simple,safe,and effective.展开更多
Objective To explore the relationship between hypoxemia and hearing in children with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. Methods Auditory brainstem responses (ABRs) were recorded in 68 ears and distortion produ...Objective To explore the relationship between hypoxemia and hearing in children with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. Methods Auditory brainstem responses (ABRs) were recorded in 68 ears and distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) in 60 ears in children with OSAHS and type "A" tym-panograms, and in 30 ears in normal children. Results ABR latencies of waves I, III and V, and I-III, III-V and I-V intervals were not statistically different between OSAHS and normal children. Wave I latency was delayed in children with OSAHS compared to normal children3 (P < 0.05). DPOAE amplitudes in children with mild OSAHS were lower than normal children at 8 kHz (P < 0.05). DPOAEs were lower at 6 kHz and 8 kHz in children with moderate/severe OSAHS than normal children (P < 0.05). Conclusion Cochlear function was affected when AHI was at or greater than 10/hour. ABR and DPOAE can be used to detect early changes in auditory function in children with OSAHS.展开更多
文摘Sleep disturbances are common in childhood and adolescence. Sleep problems in early infants tend to be persistent and prominent in preschool and school-aged children. Chronic sleep disorders, especially in young children may lead to neurobehavioral problems and psycho-cognitive impairment. Sleep difficulties may be the result of underlying medical conditions, (breathing disorders) or psychological problems. Research studies have shown the association between sleep disorders and day time cognitive impairment, behavioral problems, poor school performance and inattention in children. Appropriate diagnosis and early management of sleep disorders in children lead to improvement of neurocognitive function and behavioral problems in these children.
文摘Objective: The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate sleep duration for nighttime sleep from early infancy to late adolescence in a German sample to illustrate the developmental course and age-specific variability of these variables among subjects. Methods: A total of 17,641 subjects from the KiGGS study were evaluated. The questionnaires contained questions about physical health, living circumstances, health behavior and risks, health supply, mental health, health-related quality of life and sleep. KiGGS assessed sleep by using parent questionnaire of children aged 0 to 10 years (n = 9944) and self-reports of adolescents (n = 7697) aged 11 to 17 years. Results: Total sleep duration decreased from 14.28 hours (SD = 2.33) at the ages 0 - 0.5 to 9.50 hours (SD = 0.82) at the ages of 10.5 - 11. Above the age of 11 adolescents report a decrease of sleep at night from 9.41 hours (SD = 1.33) at the age of 11 - 11.5 to 7.42 (SD = 1.73) at the age of 17.5 - 18 years. Unspecified sleep problems were reported of 19.5%, 13.0% of the children had difficulties falling asleep, difficulties sleeping through the night showed 8.8% of the children, whereas 3.0% report both symptoms—difficulties falling asleep and difficulties sleeping through the night. Conclusions: Age-specific variability of sleep duration is reported as well as sleep difficulties from infancy to adolescence. This is important knowledge for the health care professional who deals with sleep problems in pediatric practice.
文摘BACKGROUND Childhood obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)is a common clinical disease that can cause serious complications if not treated in time.The preferred treatment for OSAHS in children is surgery.AIM To observe the effects of soft palate-pharyngoplasty on postoperative outcome,pharyngeal formation,and possible complications.METHODS A total of 150 children with snoring,hernia,and mouth breathing were selected.A polysomnography test was performed to confirm the diagnosis of OSAHS.The children were randomly divided into experimental and control groups.The experimental group underwent adenoidectomy,tonsillectomy,and soft palatepharyngoplasty.The control group underwent adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.The t-test and chi-square test were used to compare conditions such as postoperative fever,postoperative hemorrhage,and pharyngeal reflux.Postoperative efficacy and complications were interrogated and observed in the form of outpatient follow-up and telephone follow-up at 6 mo and 1 year after surgery.The curative effects were divided into two groups:Cure(snoring,snoring symptoms disappeared)and non-cure.RESULTS The effective rate of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).The incidence of postoperative bleeding was lower in the experimental group.There was no postoperative pharyngeal reflux in either group.In the experimental group,the incidence of hyperthermia(body temperature exceeded 38.5°C)was lower than that in the control group.The difference in postoperative swallowing pain scores between the experimental and control groups was significant.CONCLUSION Soft palate-pharyngoplasty can more effectively enlarge the anteroposterior diameter and transverse diameter of the isthmus faucium.Compared with surgery alone,it can better treat OSAHS in children,improve the curative effect,reduce the risk of perioperative bleeding,close the surgical cavity,reduce the risk of postoperative infection,reduce the proportion of postoperative fever,and accelerate healing.Although this process takes more time,it is simple,safe,and effective.
文摘Objective To explore the relationship between hypoxemia and hearing in children with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. Methods Auditory brainstem responses (ABRs) were recorded in 68 ears and distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) in 60 ears in children with OSAHS and type "A" tym-panograms, and in 30 ears in normal children. Results ABR latencies of waves I, III and V, and I-III, III-V and I-V intervals were not statistically different between OSAHS and normal children. Wave I latency was delayed in children with OSAHS compared to normal children3 (P < 0.05). DPOAE amplitudes in children with mild OSAHS were lower than normal children at 8 kHz (P < 0.05). DPOAEs were lower at 6 kHz and 8 kHz in children with moderate/severe OSAHS than normal children (P < 0.05). Conclusion Cochlear function was affected when AHI was at or greater than 10/hour. ABR and DPOAE can be used to detect early changes in auditory function in children with OSAHS.
