ReviewCureus2025
A Comprehensive Review of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: From Assessment to Intervention.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Upper airway dimensions in pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2026Pooled it
- Risk Factors of Residual Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy in Children: Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Pooled it
- The interconnection between obstructive sleep apnoea and spondyloarthritis: pathophysiology, clinical evidence, and future perspectives.Rheumatology international · 2026Review
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Vitamin D and Mean Platelet Volume as Biomarkers in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Associations with Disease Severity and Sleep Parameters.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Cross-Sectional Assessment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Prevalence in Pediatric Population with Obesity.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Journey Mapping the Unmet Needs in Pediatric Adenoid Hypertrophy: A Caregiver's Perspective.Nature and science of sleep · 2026Article
- Integrative Assessment of Cephalometric and Polysomnographic Features in Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nature and science of sleep · 2026Article
- An Insight into the Formulation of the Iraqi Version of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire for Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.Turkish archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2025Article
- [The efficacy of drug combination with immunotherapy in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and allergic rhinitis after surgery].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2025Article
- Polysomnographic Profile and Clinical Phenotypes of Osa in Association with Residual Sleep Apnea in Children.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Impact of Upper Airway Comorbidities and Tonsil/Adenoid Synergistic Effects on Pediatric OSA Severity.Nature and science of sleep · 2025Article
- Comparative impact of different weight loss strategies on obstructive sleep apnea: an integrated review of surgical, pharmacological, and lifestyle interventions.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to oxygen desaturation and sleep disruptions. This comprehensive review examines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, consequences, management strategies, challenges, and future directions of pediatric OSA. Prevalence rates vary globally, with notable associations found between OSA and obesity. The review explores the anatomical and neuromuscular factors contributing to airway obstruction, emphasizing the importance of timely identification and intervention to mitigate long-term health implications. Diagnostic tools such as polysomnography (PSG) are essential, although challenges in accessibility exist. Pediatric OSA is linked to various health issues, including cardiovascular complications, metabolic disturbances, and neurocognitive impairments. Treatment options range from surgical interventions like adenotonsillectomy to non-pharmacological therapies and pharmacotherapy. Challenges in diagnosis and treatment warrant research into innovative diagnostic approaches and refining clinical prediction rules. Addressing these areas will enhance clinical management and outcomes for children with OSA.
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