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Pediatric pulmonology year in review 2022: Sleep medicine

Agustin J Cabrera1, Ignacio E Tapia1

  • 1Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|August 2, 2023
PubMed

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This review covers recent advances in pediatric sleep medicine, focusing on sleep-disordered breathing in children with conditions like asthma and Down syndrome. It highlights new findings on diagnosis, treatment, and positive airway pressure adherence.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Respiratory Disorders

Background:

  • Pediatric pulmonology encompasses diverse respiratory disorders in children.
  • Sleep medicine is a critical component of pediatric respiratory care.
  • Understanding sleep-disordered breathing is essential for managing chronic pediatric conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize key publications in pediatric sleep medicine from the past year.
  • To review recent literature on sleep-disordered breathing in children with specific comorbidities.
  • To highlight advancements in the diagnosis and management of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of pediatric sleep medicine publications.
  • Focused analysis of original research on sleep-disordered breathing in asthma, neuromuscular disorders, and Down syndrome.
  • Inclusion of recent recommendations for drug-induced sleep endoscopy and positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence.

Main Results:

  • Identified key research trends in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Highlighted specific challenges and advancements in managing sleep-disordered breathing in vulnerable pediatric populations.
  • Summarized updated guidelines for diagnostic procedures and treatment adherence.

Conclusions:

  • Recent research offers valuable insights into pediatric sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are emerging for children with complex conditions.
  • Focus on monitoring and enhancing positive airway pressure adherence is crucial for patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Down syndromePAP adherenceasthmacentral sleep apneacystic fibrosisdrug-induced sleep endoscopynighttime oximetryobstructive sleep apneasleep-disordered breathing

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