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Risk and Protective Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Throughout Lifespan: From Pregnancy to Adolescence
Duilio Petrongari1, Francesca Ciarelli1, Paola Di Filippo1
1Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini 5, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 26, 2025
Summary
Identifying risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is crucial for prevention. Risk factors vary from maternal influences during pregnancy to adenotonsillar hypertrophy in childhood and obesity in adolescence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Respiratory Health
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a significant, often underdiagnosed condition in children.
- Risk factors for OSAS differ across various life stages, necessitating tailored interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key risk factors for OSAS across different life stages.
- To inform preventive strategies and interventions for reducing OSAS likelihood.
Main Methods:
- Review of risk factors for OSAS in children.
- Analysis of contributing factors during pregnancy, childhood (ages 2-12), and adolescence.
Main Results:
- Pregnancy: Maternal obesity, smoking, and genetics are risks; breastfeeding is protective.
- Childhood (2-12): Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is primary; obesity, craniofacial issues, and nasal resistance contribute.
- Adolescence: Obesity and craniofacial abnormalities remain significant risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Understanding stage-specific risk factors enables personalized and effective healthcare.
- Early identification and intervention can improve health outcomes for individuals with or at risk for OSAS.
Keywords:
adenotonsillar hypertrophyadolescencechildrenobesityobstructive sleep apnea syndromeobstructive sleep disordersprenatal sleepsleep disordersMore Related Videos
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