Treatment Considerations for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pediatric Down Syndrome

• Main Authors: Gastelum, Erica, Cummins, Marcus, Singh, Amitoj, Montoya, Manuel, Urbano, Gino Luis, Tablizo, Mary Anne
• 格式: text
• 出版: Archīum Ateneo 2021
• 主題: obstructive sleep apnea; Down syndrome; trisomy 21; pediatric; adenotonsillectomy; continuous positive airway pressure; Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment; Pediatrics; Public Health; Sleep Medicine
• 在線閱讀: https://archium.ateneo.edu/health-wellbeing/1; https://archium.ateneo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=health-wellbeing
• 機構: Ateneo De Manila University

Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at high risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared to children without DS. The negative impact of OSA on health, behavior, and cognitive development in children with DS highlights the importance of timely and effective treatment. Due to the higher...