Table 3.
Frequency of the domain mean scores and the total OSA-18 score of children with apnea and snoring seen between August of 2008 and March of 2009; (Mean ± SD).
| Domains and scores | Apnea n = 15 | Snoring n = 44 | pvalue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep disorder | 20.2 ± 5.68 | 18.3 ± 5 | 0.20 |
| Physical distress | 19.6 ± 5.56 | 16.6 ± 4.70 | 0.04 |
| Emotional distress | 11.2 ± 5.18 | 12 ± 4,32 | 0.59 |
| Daytime problems | 9.1 ±4.76 | 7.6 ±3.77 | 0.22 |
| Caretakers' concerns | 22.9 ± 4.25 | 21.4 ± 4.23 | 0.23 |
| OSA-18 total score | 83 ± 15.08 | 76.2 ± 2.24 | 0.08 |
| Global score | 2.46 ± 0.43 | 2.15 ± 0.60 | 0.10 |