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Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children: State of the Art

Giampiero Gulotta1, Giannicola Iannella2,3, Claudio Vicini4,5

  • 1Department of "Organi di Senso", University "Sapienza", 00185 Rome, Italy.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|September 7, 2019
PubMed

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Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) affects 2% of children aged 2-8, often linked to adenoid tissue. This review analyzes current knowledge on childhood OSAS diagnosis and management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric pulmonology
  • Sleep medicine
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a subset of respiratory sleep disorders (RSD), distinct from simple snoring and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).
  • While adult OSAS pathogenesis is understood, pediatric OSAS remains less defined.
  • Childhood OSAS prevalence is approximately 2% in children aged 2-8 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
  • To discuss the specific risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for OSAS in children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
  • Analysis of current research on prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, and management in children.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric OSAS prevalence is around 2% in children aged 2-8.
  • Adenoid tissue size is a primary factor in childhood OSAS.
  • Specific risk factors for pediatric OSAS are identified.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the pathogenesis of pediatric OSAS.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for affected children.
  • Understanding age-specific factors is key to addressing childhood OSAS effectively.

Keywords:
adenotonsillar hypertrophyallergic rhinitiscraniofacial abnormalitiesinflammationobesitypediatric OSAS

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