Journal article

Effectiveness of Intranasal Mometasone Furoate vs Saline for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A Baker, A Grobler, K Davies, A Griffiths, H Hiscock, H Kubba, RL Peters, S Ranganathan, J Rimmer, E Rose, K Rowe, CM Simpson, A Davidson, G Nixon, KP Perrett

JAMA Pediatrics | Published : 2023

Abstract

Importance: Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children is characterized by snoring and difficulty breathing during sleep. SDB affects at least 12% of otherwise healthy children and is associated with significant morbidity. Evidence from small clinical trials suggests that intranasal corticosteroids improve SDB as measured by polysomnography; however, the effect on symptoms and quality of life is unclear. Objective: To determine whether intranasal mometasone furoate is more effective than intranasal saline for improving symptoms and quality of life in children with SDB. Design, Setting, and Participants: The MIST trial was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-control..

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