Table 2.
Frequency distribution of clinical manifestations and clinical findings among mouth breathing children in the study sample
| Males n (%) | Females n (%) | Total n (%) | Chi-Square test | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical manifestations (n=498) | |||||
| Snores | 42 (8.4) | 31 (6.2) | 73 (14.7) | 7.72 | 0.17 |
| Sleeps with open mouth | 129 (25.9) | 73 (14.7) | 202 (40.6) | ||
| Drools on pillow | 45 (9) | 17 (3.4) | 62 (12.4) | ||
| Itchy nose | 42 (8.4) | 14 (2.8) | 56 (11.2) | ||
| Frequent nasal blockage | 40 (8) | 30 (6) | 70 (14.1) | ||
| More than one manifestation | 23 (4.6) | 12 (2.4) | 35 (7) | ||
| Total | 321 (64.5) | 177 (35.5) | 498 (100) | ||
| Clinical findings (n=498) | |||||
| High-arched palate | 42 (8.4) | 73 (14.7) | 115 (23.1) | 11.94 | 0.10 |
| Tongue-tie | 13 (2.6) | 18 (3.6) | 31 (6.2) | ||
| Adenoid facies | 39 (7.8) | 83 (16.7) | 122 (24.5) | ||
| Hypertrophy of nasal conchae | 13 (2.6) | 37 (7.4) | 50 (10) | ||
| Deviated nasal septum | 10 (2) | 35 (7) | 45 (9) | ||
| Abnormal chest and posture | 15 (3) | 16 (3.2) | 31 (6.2) | ||
| Abnormalities of the tympanic membrane | 17 (3.4) | 25 (5) | 42 (8.4) | ||
| More than one findings | 28 (5.6) | 34 (6.8) | 62 (12.4) | ||
| Total | 321 (64.5) | 177 (35.5) | 498 (100) |