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Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is associated with chronic low-grade systemic inflammation.
  • The inflammasome pathway is implicated in the pathophysiology of pediatric OSA.
  • Understanding the interplay between weight, autonomic function, and inflammation is vital for managing pediatric OSA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between weight status, autonomic function, and systemic inflammation in children with OSA.
  • To explore how polysomnographic parameters and heart rate variability metrics correlate with inflammatory markers.
  • To elucidate the mediating and moderating roles of inflammatory markers and autonomic balance in the context of BMI and OSA.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 55 children diagnosed with OSA.
  • Measurements included body mass index (BMI), polysomnography, and sleep heart rate variability (HRV).
  • Assessed morning circulatory levels of inflammatory markers: interleukin-1β, interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α).

Main Results:

  • Apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) correlated significantly with BMI and specific HRV parameters during N3 and REM sleep.
  • IL-1RA levels mediated the association between BMI and IL-6 levels.
  • Sympathovagal balance during N3 sleep and minimum blood oxygen saturation modulated the BMI-inflammation relationship.

Conclusions:

  • Complex interactions exist between BMI, polysomnographic findings, HRV metrics, and inflammatory markers in pediatric OSA.
  • Weight management is a critical consideration for addressing systemic inflammation and autonomic dysfunction in children with OSA.
  • Further research into these interconnected pathways can inform targeted therapeutic strategies.