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Title: Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Authors: Nixon G.M. ;Horne R.S.C.;Walter L.M.
Monash Health Department(s): Paediatric - Respiratory and Sleep (Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre)
Institution: (Walter, Horne, Nixon) Ritchie Centre, Monash Institute of Medical Research, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Nixon) Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Programme, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Issue Date: 7-Aug-2013
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Future Medicine Ltd. (2nd Albert Place, Finchley Central, London N3 1QB, United Kingdom)
Place of publication: United Kingdom
Publication information: Clinical Practice. 10 (4) (pp 519-533), 2013. Date of Publication: July 2013.
Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition in children and is characterized by repeated episodes of hypoxia, hypercapnia and/or sleep disruption. In children, OSA is usually due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy and the most common treatment is adenotonsillectomy (AT). AT is a highly effective treatment in most cases, but a significant subset of children have residual OSA following AT, especially children who are obese. This review discusses the treatment options for children with OSA, including AT, continuous positive airway pressure therapy, topical corticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, and dental/orthodontic treatments. AT is the first-line therapy for most children and is likely to remain so, but continuing research into alternatives to surgery is important into the future. © 2013 Future Medicine Ltd.
DOI: http://monash.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cpr.13.37
ISSN: 2044-9038
URI: https://repository.monashhealth.org/monashhealthjspui/handle/1/42616
Type: Review
Type of Clinical Study or Trial: Review article (e.g. literature review, narrative review)
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