Manuscript Title:

MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA: A REVIEW

Author:

OSMAN ANSAR, XIANG PING MA, MUHAMMAD IMRAN ARIF

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.10612545

Published : 2024-01-23

About the author(s)

1. OSMAN ANSAR - Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
2. XIANG PING MA - Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
3. MUHAMMAD IMRAN ARIF - Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.

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Abstract

Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately 1%-5% of children. There is an increase in the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, stroke, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, and altered immune function due to this disorder, which profoundly affects various body systems. Overnight polysomnograms are increasingly used to diagnose conditions and implement therapy more quickly at a lower cost. Various surgical and non-surgical interventions are available for treating pediatric OSA. This review will focus on adenotonsillectomy and positive airway pressure therapy for pediatric OSA. Furthermore, we also discussed non-surgical and surgical interventions for managing pediatric OSA. Additionally, we discussed current research efforts exploring newer diagnostic techniques and experimental treatment modalities. Healthcare professionals can effectively address the challenges of pediatric OSA with advancements in diagnostic tools and treatment approaches.
 


Keywords

Obstructive sleep apnea, Pediatric population, surgical interventions, non-surgical interventions