Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) and Getemed

Diagnostic Characteristics of a Home Polysomnograph for the Diagnosis of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome - A Pilot Study

It is often clinically impossible to differentiate children with an isolated snoring from those with OSA. The diagnosis of OSA is currently based on nocturnal, laboratory-based polysomnography. This expensive examination is poorly accessible due to appointments delays at hospital.

Our study is designed to compare the characteristics of a home polysomnography versus standard polysomnography for the diagnosis of pediatric OSA.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female subjects, aged 2 to 6 years old, requiring a polysomnography or admitted for intense snoring or suspected sleep apnea
• Parents must have signed the inform consent form and be covered by the National Health Insurance Program.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parents opposed to the study.