Validation of the pediatric sleep questionnaire in children with asthma

• DOI: 10.1002/ppul.23568
• Publication Date: 2016-10-27T13:18:41Z
• Authors: Zarmina Ehsan; Carolyn M. Kercsmar; Jennifer Collins; Narong Simakajorn...
• Keywords: Apnea–hypopnea index; Cut-off

Summary Objective The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is higher in children with poorly controlled asthma. We aimed to determine the validity Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) screen for OSA Methods This retrospective review encompassed studies and medical records asthmatic evaluated center at CCHMC over 13 years. Measures were calculated using various cut‐off values apnea‐hypopnea index (OI; >1, >2, >5) PSQ scores (>0.33, >0.5). Correlation between OI, spirometry, OI spirometry was assessed Spearman's correlation coefficient. Results One‐hundred sixty included (mean age 11 ± 4 years; 64% males). mean 4.2 14.3 score 0.57 0.19. Thirty‐eight percent patients had a diagnosis allergic rhinitis. A total 70 (43%) obese (BMI ≥95th percentile). statistically significant (r = 0.19, P 0.015). Using cutoff 0.33, cutoffs 1, 2, 5, sensitivities 81.6%, 76.2%, specificities 13.1%, 14.4%, respectively. When raised 0.5 an sensitivity decreased 71.1%, but specificity increased 36.9%. Conclusions high comparable previous studies, low. may be considered reasonable first‐line screening tool children. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2017;52:382–389. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.