Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea in High-Risk Populations: Clinical Implications
UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Pediatrics, Division of NeonatologyDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology
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Journal ArticlePublication Date
2017-09-01
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Certain common medical conditions are associated with a higher risk of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A lower threshold for screening is therefore indicated for such patient cohorts. In this article, we briefly discuss the high prevalence of OSA in children born prematurely, and in those with Down syndrome, craniofacial disorders, and neuromuscular disorders. Primary care providers should have an increased index of suspicion for OSA in these children, considering the neurocognitive disability that occurs in these high-risk groups when OSA is left untreated. [Pediatr Ann. 2017;46(9):e336-e339.].Source
Pediatr Ann. 2017 Sep 1;46(9):e336-e339. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20170815-01. Link to article on publisher's site
DOI
10.3928/19382359-20170815-01Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/43608PubMed ID
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10.3928/19382359-20170815-01