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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neuropsychology

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  • Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in children is increasingly recognized for its potential neurocognitive consequences.
  • Existing literature presents discrepancies due to varied SDB diagnostic criteria and neuropsychological assessment methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize current literature on the neurocognitive effects of pediatric SDB.
  • To explore the underlying etiologies proposed for these neurocognitive deficits.
  • To highlight and discuss inconsistencies in research findings.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of studies published in the last 10 years.
  • Focus on research evaluating cognitive domains including global intelligence, attention, executive function, memory, language, and visuospatial abilities.
  • Analysis of studies addressing the etiological factors linking SDB to neurocognitive outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric SDB is associated with deficits across multiple cognitive domains.
  • Variability in study methodologies contributes to conflicting results in the literature.
  • Proposed etiologies include hypoxia, sleep fragmentation, and neuroinflammation.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric SDB poses a significant risk for neurodevelopmental impairments.
  • Standardization of diagnostic criteria and assessment tools is crucial for future research.
  • Further investigation into causal mechanisms is needed to inform effective interventions.