Publications by authors named "Portia D Parker"
Article Synopsis
- A study assessed the impact of adenotonsillectomy on children's quality of life (QoL) and symptoms related to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), comparing outcomes with a control group undergoing watchful waiting.
- Results showed that children who had surgery experienced significantly greater improvements in QoL and symptom severity across various measurement tools, such as the Pediatric Quality of Life inventory and the Sleep-Related Breathing Scale.
- While race influenced some symptom improvements, factors like obesity and initial OSAS severity did not significantly affect the outcomes, indicating that surgery had a broader positive impact.
