Publications by authors named "Abdullah Rashid S Alshahrani"
Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Its Association With Orofacial Symptoms Among Primary School Children in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia.
Ayoub A Alshaikh Reem T Alalyani Mohammed Abdullah Aoun Alshahrani Renad M Alshehri Nuha S Alasmari Shahd Abdullah A Alshahrani Abdullah Rashid S Alshahrani
Cureus
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a serious health issue affecting children in the Aseer Region of Saudi Arabia, with this study focusing on its prevalence and connection to orofacial symptoms among primary school children.* -
- A survey of 307 children aged 6 to 12 years revealed that 63.5% exhibited orofacial symptoms, while 44.3% showed signs of sleep apnea, primarily snoring; notably, no significant correlation between age and these symptoms was found.* -
- The study highlights the need for more research on therapeutic interventions for SDB, along with awareness initiatives to improve health and quality of life for affected children in this region.*