Table 1 Medical history, surgical history, and physical examination findings
Medical and surgical history (n = 55) | Physical examination findings (n = 44) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Medical history | |||
Acute or chronic otitis media | 89.1% | Joint restrictions | 93.2% |
Noisy breathing or snoring | 85.5% | Corneal clouding | 81.8% |
Hernia | 63.6% | Kyphosis | 77.3% |
Respiratory infections | 54.5% | Hypotonia | 61.4% |
Swallowing difficulty | 45.5% | Hepatomegaly | 61.4% |
Apnea | 32.7% | Transmitted upper respiratory sounds | 56.8% |
Reflux | 30.9% | Nasal congestion | 52.3% |
Latching or sucking difficulty | 21.8% | Protuberant or distended abdomen | 45.5% |
Diarrhea | 18.2% | Nasal drainage | 40.9% |
Reactive airway disease | 16.4% | Muscle weakness | 29.5% |
Constipation | 12.7% | Gingival hypertrophy | 22.7% |
Laryngomalacia | 9.1% | Murmur | 22.7% |
Surgical history | Abnormal palate | 20.5% | |
Adenoidectomy | 72.7% | Sacral dimple | 18.2% |
Tonsillectomy | 61.8% | Mongolian spots | 15.9% |
Tympanostomy tubes | 78.2% | Hirsutism | 13.6% |
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt | 25.5% | Strabismus | 9.1% |