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Neurocognitive and Behavioural Outcomes Following Intervention for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome in Children

Sofia Konstantinopoulou1, Ignacio E Tapia1

  • 1Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Attending Physician, Sleep Center, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|June 4, 2016
PubMed

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Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in children can cause neurocognitive and behavioural issues. Treating paediatric OSAS may improve a child

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent condition in children.
  • Untreated OSAS can lead to significant health complications, particularly impacting developing brains.
  • Neurocognitive and behavioural (NCB) outcomes are a growing focus in pediatric OSAS research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the neurocognitive and behavioural (NCB) complications associated with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in children.
  • To evaluate the impact of paediatric OSAS treatment on long-term cognitive and social development.
  • To assess the benefits of OSAS treatment on academic performance and social interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on pediatric obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS).
  • Analysis of studies focusing on neurocognitive and behavioural outcomes.
  • Evaluation of the effects of OSAS treatment on child development.

Main Results:

  • Treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) shows potential for improving long-term cognitive and social potential.
  • Demonstrated benefits include improvements in behavior, attention, and social interactions.
  • Likely improvements in cognitive abilities are associated with enhanced academic and social achievements.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in children are crucial.
  • Intervention can mitigate negative neurocognitive and behavioural effects.
  • Treatment positively impacts overall child development, including academic and social functioning.

Keywords:
AdenotonsillectomyCPAPNeurocognitive/Behavioural (NCB)Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

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