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Treatment Options for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Christopher M Cielo1, Anil Gungor2

  • 1Division of Pulmonary Medicine, The Children׳s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
|November 25, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Treatments for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) vary. Adenotonsillectomy (AT) is common for enlarged tonsils/adenoids, while positive airway pressure (PAP) is the most effective non-surgical option.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common condition requiring effective treatment.
  • Treatment strategies must address the underlying causes and severity of OSAS in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize the current therapeutic options for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
  • To provide an overview of surgical and non-surgical interventions for OSAS in children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of available therapies for pediatric OSAS.
  • Categorization of treatments into surgical and non-surgical approaches.
  • Evaluation of treatment efficacy in different pediatric populations.

Main Results:

  • Adenotonsillectomy (AT) is the primary surgical treatment for OSAS due to enlarged adenoids/tonsils.
  • Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is the most effective non-surgical treatment, even for severe OSAS.
  • Other treatments like nasal steroids, dental appliances, and craniofacial surgery have roles in specific cases.

Conclusions:

  • A range of effective treatments exist for pediatric OSAS, tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Surgical and non-surgical options, particularly AT and PAP, form the cornerstone of pediatric OSAS management.
  • Further research may refine the use of adjunctive therapies for specific pediatric populations.

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