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Nicholas-Tiberio Economou1, Luigi Ferini-Strambi2, Paschalis Steiropoulos3

  • 1Sleep Study Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Athens, 74 Vas Sofias Avenue, 11528 Athens, Greece; Enypnion Sleep-Epilepsy Center, Bioclinic Hospital Athens, 15 M. Geroulanou Street, 11524 Athens, Greece.

Sleep Medicine Clinics
|May 16, 2018
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Proper diagnosis and treatment of pediatric sleep disorders are crucial for preventing neurodevelopmental issues. This review summarizes common childhood sleep conditions and their approved pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Sleep disorders in children can cause significant neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive deficits.
  • Current diagnostic challenges and limited approved therapies hinder effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of common pediatric sleep disorders.
  • To summarize current pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options for these conditions.
  • To compare pediatric treatments with those for adult sleep disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric sleep disorders.
  • Analysis of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management strategies.
  • Comparative analysis with adult sleep disorder treatments.

Main Results:

  • Detailed summary of treatments for pediatric insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, parasomnias, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome.
  • Identification of gaps in approved therapies for pediatric populations.
  • Comparison highlights similarities and differences between pediatric and adult treatment approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of pediatric sleep disorders requires addressing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • A comprehensive understanding of available treatments is essential for improving child neurodevelopment.
  • Further research into novel and approved therapies for pediatric sleep conditions is warranted.

Keywords:
Pediatric insomniaPediatric narcolepsyPediatric obstructive sleep apneaPediatric parasomniasPediatric restless legs syndrome

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