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Neurocognitive and behavioral impact of sleep disordered breathing in children

Judith A Owens1

  • 1Department of Ambulatory Pediatrics, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA. owensleep@gmail.com

Pediatric Pulmonology
|April 22, 2009
PubMed

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Poor sleep quality in children, often due to sleep disordered breathing (SDB), negatively impacts neurobehavioral and neurocognitive functions. This review highlights recent findings on SDB effects in school-aged children and adolescents.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Inadequate sleep in children and adolescents is a growing public health concern.
  • Sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), contribute to negative health outcomes.
  • These outcomes include metabolic, cardiovascular, mood, and academic impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) on neurobehavioral and neurocognitive function in children.
  • To focus on preschool/school-aged children and adolescents due to limited data in younger populations.
  • To synthesize recent literature on the topic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on recent studies.
  • Analysis of neurobehavioral and neurocognitive impacts of SDB.
  • Targeting preschool/school-aged children and adolescents.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) significantly affects neurobehavioral and neurocognitive development.
  • Specific impacts include attention deficits, executive dysfunction, and emotional regulation difficulties.
  • Comorbid sleep disorders and lifestyle factors exacerbate these effects.

Conclusions:

  • SDB poses a significant risk to children's neurodevelopment and academic success.
  • Early identification and intervention for SDB are crucial for pediatric health.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term consequences of SDB on cognitive function.

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