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Seeing sleep: dynamic imaging of upper airway collapse and collapsibility in children

Khrishna S Nayak, Robert J Fleck

    IEEE Pulse
    |September 30, 2014
    PubMed

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    Pediatric sleep disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has complex causes. These range from bony and soft tissue abnormalities to specific genetic conditions like Down syndrome.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Pulmonology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in children encompasses snoring (12% prevalence) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome (2-3% prevalence).
    • Pediatric OSA etiology is multifactorial, involving anatomical and physiological factors.
    • Craniofacial abnormalities and soft tissue issues (e.g., large tongue, tissue redundancy, airway collapsibility) contribute to OSA.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the complex underlying causes of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
    • To highlight the interplay of bony and soft tissue abnormalities in pediatric OSA.
    • To discuss the specific challenges in groups like children with Down syndrome.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of pediatric sleep disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea.
    • Analysis of etiological factors including structural and genetic influences.
    • Synthesis of information on prevalence and contributing factors.

    Main Results:

    • Pediatric OSA results from a complex interplay of factors.
    • Bony structural issues like craniofacial abnormalities are significant contributors.
    • Soft tissue abnormalities, including tongue size and airway compliance, play a crucial role.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the multifactorial nature of pediatric OSA is essential for diagnosis and management.
    • Children with specific conditions like Down syndrome often present with a combination of contributing factors.
    • Further research into the specific mechanisms of pediatric OSA is warranted.

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