Allergic rhinitis increases risk of moderate-to-severe OSA in children: Study
A new study published in the journal of Sleep and Breathing showed that a higher risk of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children may be linked to male gender and the presence of allergic rhinitis (AR). The most prevalent sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is obstructive sleep apnea. In healthy adults and children, OSA prevalence ranged from 3.5% to 20.4% and 1% to 5%, respectively, and was considerably greater for SDB. Prolonged partial upper airway obstruction and/or occasional full blockage are characteristics of OSA which interferes with regular breathing and sleep cycles.
Also, these respiratory conditions may raise the chance of metabolic, neurological, and cardiovascular problems. The people frequently suffer from eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR), and other allergic illnesses. AR is a widespread illness that impacts 10% to 40% of people worldwide. Another frequent sleep-related respiratory condition that affects kids is obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore, Bo Yang and team conducted this study to characterize the variables linked to the onset and advancement of severe types of pediatric OSA.
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