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Pediatric pulmonology year in review 2017: Part 4 (Sleep medicine)

Ignacio E Tapia1, Terry L Noah2

  • 1Sleep Center, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|April 27, 2018
PubMed

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This review summarizes key advancements in pediatric sleep medicine, covering obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), sleep duration, and sleep disorders in children with chronic conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Pediatric Respiratory Disorders

Background:

  • This article is Part 4 of a 5-part series.
  • It reviews the past year's publications in pediatric sleep medicine.
  • It also considers selected literature from other journals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent publications in pediatric sleep medicine.
  • To highlight key findings and advancements in the field.
  • To provide context within the broader landscape of pediatric respiratory research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric sleep medicine publications from the past year.
  • Inclusion of selected relevant articles from other journals.
  • Focus on specific topics within pediatric sleep disorders.

Main Results:

  • Key articles on the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were highlighted.
  • Publications concerning sleep duration and sleep position in children were reviewed.
  • Sleep disorders in the context of chronic pediatric diseases were discussed.

Conclusions:

  • The review provides an overview of significant developments in pediatric sleep medicine.
  • It identifies important areas of research and clinical focus.
  • The findings contribute to understanding current trends in children's respiratory and sleep health.

Keywords:
pediatric sleep medicine

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