OBJECTIVE To compare the signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in three groups of pediatric patients; solid organ transplant recipients, healthy children, and children with leukemia; in order to examine the effects of chronic illness on the obstructive sleep apnea-18-item questionnaire and to investigate its validity as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea in the pediat...

CRS based on radiographic criteria. Based on these data and analysis, we can use the CT scan to discriminate between children with and without CRS. Nevertheless, the positive and negative predictive values of this test are substantially dependent on the prevalence of CRS, and this must be factored into clinical decision-making. This study highlights the fact that CRS is primarily a clinical dia...

INTRODUCTION Adenotonsillar hypertrophy (AH) is considered the most common cause of upper respiratory tract obstruction among children. It results in a spectrum of symptoms from mouth breathing, nasal obstruction, hyponasal speech, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to growth failure and cardiovascular morbidity. Adenotonsillectomy is a typical strategy for patients with AH, but may lea...

INTRODUCTION Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is a typical cause of surgery in children. Evaluation and identification of patients as potential candidates tonsillectomy is a primary concern for otolaryngologists. This study focuses on the results of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) after tonsillectomy in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study examined 50 patients suffering from t...