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Algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric OSA: a proposal of two pediatric sleep centers

Kaditis, Athanasios, Kheirandish-Gozal, Leila, Gozal, David·2012·Sleep Medicine

Abstract

There is currently no consensus on the best method of managing of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in childhood. In the present paper, an algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder is proposed. Sleep apnea is suspected when parents report relevant symptoms or when there are abnormalities that predispose to OSA such as adenotonsillar hypertrophy, obesity, craniofacial anomalies, or neuromuscular disorders. OSA-associated morbidity including elevated blood pressure, daytime sleepiness or learning problems, growth failure, and enuresis should be recognized. Severity of intermittent upper airway obstruction during sleep can be determined objectively by polysomnography or, if polysomnography is not available, by nocturnal pulse oximetry. Risk factors predicting persistence of OSA in adolescence (male gender, development of obesity) need to be identified. Children with moderate-to-severe OSA, or with mild OSA, but accompanied by morbidity, or by risk factors predicting persistence of the disorder should have priority for treatment. An individualized and multifaceted therapeutic approach which addresses in a step-by-step fashion all abnormalities that contribute to upper airway obstruction during sleep is necessary.

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Authors
Kaditis, A., Kheirandish-Gozal, L., & Gozal, D.
Affiliations
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR)
Corresponding author
Kaditis, Athanasios
Venue
Sleep Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2012-03
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
217-227
ISSN
1389-9457 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2160059198
Cited by
153
References
139
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FWCI
1.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Sleep Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institutes of Health (HL-065270, HL-086662, K12-HL-090003, P50 HL-107160)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and related disorders
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
Keywords
pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, diagnostic algorithm, treatment algorithm, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, obesity, craniofacial anomalies, neuromuscular disorders, polysomnography, nocturnal oximetry, upper airway obstruction, personalized treatment
MeSH terms
Algorithms, Child, Child Health Services, Humans, Risk Factors, Polysomnography, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

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