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This study aimed to identify clinical predictors of moderate-to-severe pediatric OSA.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This retrospective study enrolled children aged 1\u201318 years who underwent respiratory polygraphy or nocturnal oximetry between January 2013 and December 2017. Patient history, demographics, and sleep study data were analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess risk factors associated with moderate-to-severe pediatric OSA. The STROBE checklist was followed in reporting this research.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Among 818 children with a median age of 5 years (IQR: 3, 9), 69.4% were male, and 96.7% were diagnosed with OSA. Of those diagnosed, 542 (66.3%) had moderate-to-severe cases. Independent predictors of moderate-to-severe OSA, with their adjusted odds ratios (95% CI), included: age 1\u20135 years; 6.16 (3.98\u20139.53), obesity; 2.08 (1.35\u20133.19), adenotonsillar hypertrophy; 1.58 (1.05\u20132.36), frequent snoring (&amp;gt;5 nights\/week); 6.86 (4.40\u201310.67), stopped breathing during sleep; 2.34 (1.50\u20133.63), awakening during sleep; 2.04 (1.32\u20133.12), and excessive daytime somnolence; 2.10 (1.28\u20133.43).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Children referred to a sleep center demonstrated an increased risk of being diagnosed with moderate-to-severe OSA. Key clinical predictors of moderate-to-severe OSA included age 1\u20135 years, frequent snoring, episodes of stopped breathing or awakening during sleep, excessive daytime somnolence, obesity, and adenotonsillar hypertrophy. 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