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Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing Year in Review 2024
Vincent Lavoie1, Jean-Paul Praud2
1Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Background:
Numerous articles on pediatric sleep-disordered breathing were published in the medical literature in 2024. While not intended to be exhaustive, this review aims to spark interest within the scientific community focused on pediatric sleep-disordered breathing.
Methods:
It briefly summarizes recent advances in the diagnosis and screening of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), the pathophysiology of obstructive SDB, and its treatment, including home mechanical respiratory support.
Conclusion:
The goal is to provide some of the latest and most relevant information from 2024 to support the clinical care of children affected by sleep-disordered breathing.
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