Multiple therapeutic options may be effective for treating mild pediatric OSA including observation, management with anti-inflammatory medications, and surgery.
Air Pollution May Contribute to OSA
New data show that air pollution may contribute to obstructive sleep apnea.
Upper Airway Stimulation Effective for OSA in Patients with Prior Airway Surgery
Upper airway stimulation resulted in significant and profound improvement for all groups.
Multilevel Upper Airway Surgery Reduces Blood Pressure in OSA Patients
Upper airway surgery achieves a clinically significant decrease in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Is Middle Ear Pressure Affected by Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Use?
Obstructive sleep apnea patients are likely to experience increased middle ear pressure from using a CPAP machine.
Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Is a Safe Alternative to Traditional Tonsillectomy
PITA is a safe procedure that offers comparable disease control for children suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.
Adenotonsillectomy Alone May Not Be Enough to Treat Pediatric OSA
Children with small tonsils may not experience the same benefit and may have other sources of obstruction contributing to their OSA
Hypopharyngeal Options for OSA
Panelists at the Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting say options are abundant for hypopharyngeal collapse
DISE Has Advantages, But Can Come Up Short on Outcomes
Panelists debate indications and pitfalls of drug-induced sleep endoscopy
Can Tonsil Size Help Predict Pediatric OSA Severity?
An evaluation of a child with sleep-disordered breathing requires a careful assessment of symptoms as well as tonsil size
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