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Gurbani N, Ehsan Z, Boh M, Schuler CL, Simakajornboon N. Comparison of high flow nasal cannula therapy to nasal oxygen as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in infants. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024. [PMID: 38837889 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in infants is treated with low flow oxygen via nasal cannula (NC), CPAP (continous positive airway pressure), or surgery. Literature supports the use of high flow NC (HFNC) in children in the outpatient setting, however there is limited data on the use of HFNC in infants. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare HFNC and low-flow oxygen as treatments for OSA in infants. METHODS A prospective pilot study was performed at two institutions. Infants with primarily OSA underwent a 3-4 h sleep study with HFNC titration at 6-14 lpm for OSA, followed by clinical polysomnography (PSG) for oxygen titration (1/8-1 lpm). Infants with primarily central apnea were excluded. RESULTS Nine infants were enrolled, with a mean age of 1.3 ± 1.7 months. Average apnea hypopnea index (AHI), average obstructive apnea hypopnea index (OAHI) and average central apnea index during the diagnostic PSG was 17.2 ± 7/h, 13.4 ± 5.4/h and 3.7 ± 4.8/h respectively. OSA improved in 44.4% of subjects with HFNC; the mean AHI and OAHI decreased from 15.6 ± 5.65/h and 12.8 ± 4.4/h on diagnostic PSG to 5.12 ± 2.5/h and 4.25 ± 2.5/h on titration PSG. OSA improved universally with low flow oxygen; the mean AHI decreased from 17.2 ± 7/h on diagnostic PSG to 4.44 ± 3.6/h on titration PSG. CONCLUSION HFNC reduced OSA in some infants, though low flow oxygen reduced OSA in all subjects. Respiratory instability (high loop gain) in infants may explain why infants responded to low flow oxygen. More studies are needed to determine if HFNC is beneficial in selected groups of infants with OSA.
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- Neepa Gurbani
- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Children's Mercy- Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Leon-Astudillo C, Dy FJ, McCown MY, Perez IA, Chhabra D, Bansal M, Maloney MA, Bedoya M, Ezmigna D, Bush D, Okorie CUA, Gross JE. ATS core curriculum 2023. Pediatric pulmonary medicine: Respiratory disorders in infants. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024; 59:1552-1568. [PMID: 38545994 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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The American Thoracic Society Core Curriculum updates clinicians annually in pediatric pulmonary disease. This is a summary of the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Core Curriculum presented at the 2023 American Thoracic Society International Conference. The respiratory disorders of infancy discussed in this year's review include: the care of the patient with bronchopulmonary dysplasia in the neonatal intensive care unit, clinical phenotypes and comorbidities; diffuse lung disease; pulmonary hypertension; central and obstructive sleep apnea. The care of infants with respiratory disorders often poses significant challenges to the general pediatric pulmonologist, sleep clinician, and neonatologist. This review aims to highlight the most clinically relevant aspects of the evaluation, management, and outcomes of infants with these key respiratory disorders, while emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary care. Furthermore, this document summarizes essential aspects of genetic testing, novel imaging and treatment modalities, and includes multiple resources for clinical practice.
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- Carmen Leon-Astudillo
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Inova Children's Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital of Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford Children's Health, Stanford, California, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, USA
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Polytarchou A, Moudaki A, Van de Perck E, Boudewyns A, Kaditis AG, Verhulst S, Ersu R. An update on diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea in the first 2 years of life. Eur Respir Rev 2024; 33:230121. [PMID: 38296343 PMCID: PMC10828842 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0121-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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The aim of this review is to summarise evidence that became available after publication of the 2017 European Respiratory Society statement on the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in 1- to 23-month-old children. The definition of OSAS in the first 2 years of life should probably differ from that applied in children older than 2 years. An obstructive apnoea-hypopnoea index >5 events·h-1 may be normal in neonates, as obstructive and central sleep apnoeas decline in frequency during infancy in otherwise healthy children and those with symptoms of upper airway obstruction. A combination of dynamic and fixed upper airway obstruction is commonly observed in this age group, and drug-induced sleep endoscopy may be useful in selecting the most appropriate surgical intervention. Adenotonsillectomy can improve nocturnal breathing in infants and young toddlers with OSAS, and isolated adenoidectomy can be efficacious particularly in children under 12 months of age. Laryngomalacia is a common cause of OSAS in young children and supraglottoplasty can provide improvement in children with moderate-to-severe upper airway obstruction. Children who are not candidates for surgery or have persistent OSAS post-operatively can be treated with positive airway pressure (PAP). High-flow nasal cannula may be offered to young children with persistent OSAS following surgery, as a bridge until definitive therapy or if they are PAP intolerant. In conclusion, management of OSAS in the first 2 years of life is unique and requires consideration of comorbidities and clinical presentation along with PSG results for treatment decisions, and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment with medical and otolaryngology teams.
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- Anastasia Polytarchou
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine and Agia Sofia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
- These authors contributed equally to this review article and share first authorship
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine and Agia Sofia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
- These authors contributed equally to this review article and share first authorship
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine Translational Neurosciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- These authors contributed equally to this review article and share first authorship
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine Translational Neurosciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine and Agia Sofia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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D'Souza L, Cassels T. Contextual considerations in infant sleep: Offering alternative interventions to families. Sleep Health 2023; 9:618-625. [PMID: 35768320 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2022.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Infant sleep problems are one of the commonly reported reasons parents seek professional help, yet what constitutes a "sleep problem" depends on the models used to explain the development of infant sleep. The current models are based on research conducted in the western context where infant solitary sleeping is the norm. Parent-child co-sleeping is the norm in many cultures around the world. We argue that the primary focus of current research on parent-child interactions as the mediating context for the development of infant sleep problems has inherently made these models and ensuing interventions less sensitive and applicable to infant sleep problems in the context of co-sleeping families. When families present for help with infant sleep difficulties, extinction based behavioral interventions or interventions focused on reducing parental presence at bedtime are commonly recommended. These recommendations may not always align with cultural values and parenting practices of all families, therefore precluding these families from getting necessary help. In attempting to provide families with choices that depart from behavioral based interventions, this paper draws on research and adapts current models to propose an alternative to conceptualize perceptions of infant sleep problems that may be sensitive to and applied across various cultural and personal contexts. We attempt to provide a rationale for interventions that are inclusive and sensitive to families where reduced parental nighttime responsiveness may not be a preferred choice.
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- Levita D'Souza
- Faculty of Education, Monash University, 19 Ancora Imparo Way, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia.
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- Evolutionary Parenting, 116 County Rd, 16 Milford, ON, K0K 2P0, Canada
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Cho Y, Kwon Y, Ruth C, Cheng S, DelRosso LM. The burden of sleep disordered breathing in infants with Down syndrome referred to tertiary sleep center. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:1122-1126. [PMID: 36588294 PMCID: PMC10349798 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Children with Down Syndrome (DS) are at high risk of sleep disordered breathing (SDB). We aimed to examine the burden of SDB in infants with DS referred to tertiary sleep center. METHODS Infants (≤12 months old) with DS who underwent consecutive polysomnography (PSG) at a single academic sleep center over a 6-year period were included. obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (obstructive apnea hypopnea index [oAHI]>1/hr), central sleep apnea (central apnea index > 5/h) and the presence of hypoventilation (% time spent with CO2 > 50 mmHg either by end-tidal or transcutaneous> 25% of total sleep time) and hypoxemia (time spent with O2 saturation <88% >5 min) were ascertained. RESULTS A total of 40 infants were included (Mean age 6.6 months, male 66%). PSGs consisted of diagnostic (n = 13) and split night (n = 27, 68%) studies. All met criteria for OSA with mean oAHI 34.6/h (32.3). Central sleep apnea was present in 11 (27.5%) of infants. A total of 11 (27.5%) had hypoxemia. Hypoventilation was present in 10 (25%) infants. CONCLUSION This study highlights the high prevalence of SDB in infants with DS referred to a sleep center, and supports early PSG assessment in this patient population.
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- University of Washington Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Division, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle WA
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common children. There is a demand for more family-focused evaluation and novel diagnostic approaches. Drug-induced sleep endoscopy is increasingly being used clinically in children with Down syndrome and other comorbidities. Several studies have examined the association between OSA and other comorbidities during childhood. Therapeutic options for OSA in children remain limited. Recent studies have examined the utility of hypoglossal nerve stimulation in children with Down syndrome. Positive airway pressure has been a mainstay of OSA treatment. Several recent studies have assessed factors associated with adherence. Infants are challenging to treat for OSA.
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Ramanand P, Indic P, Travers CP, Ambalavanan N. Comparison of oxygen supplementation in very preterm infants: Variations of oxygen saturation features and their application to hypoxemic episode based risk stratification. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1016197. [PMID: 36923272 PMCID: PMC10009221 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1016197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Background Oxygen supplementation is commonly used to maintain oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels in preterm infants within target ranges to reduce intermittent hypoxemic (IH) events, which are associated with short- and long-term morbidities. There is not much information available about differences in oxygenation patterns in infants undergoing such supplementations nor their relation to observed IH events. This study aimed to describe oxygenation characteristics during two types of supplementation by studying SpO2 signal features and assess their performance in hypoxemia risk screening during NICU monitoring. Subjects and methods SpO2 data from 25 infants with gestational age <32 weeks and birthweight <2,000 g who underwent a cross over trial of low-flow nasal cannula (NC) and digitally-set servo-controlled oxygen environment (OE) supplementations was considered in this secondary analysis. Features pertaining to signal distribution, variability and complexity were estimated and analyzed for differences between the supplementations. Univariate and regularized multivariate logistic regression was applied to identify relevant features and develop screening models for infants likely to experience a critically high number of IH per day of observation. Their performance was assessed using area under receiver operating curves (AUROC), accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and F1 scores. Results While most SpO2 measures remained comparable during both supplementations, signal irregularity and complexity were elevated while on OE, pointing to more volatility in oxygen saturation during this supplementation mode. In addition, SpO2 variability measures exhibited early prognostic value in discriminating infants at higher risk of critically many IH events. Poincare plot variability at lag 1 had AUROC of 0.82, 0.86, 0.89 compared to 0.63, 0.75, 0.81 for the IH number, a clinical parameter at observation times of 30 min, 1 and 2 h, respectively. Multivariate models with two features exhibited validation AUROC > 0.80, F1 score > 0.60 and specificity >0.85 at observation times ≥ 1 h. Finally, we proposed a framework for risk stratification of infants using a cumulative risk score for continuous monitoring. Conclusion Analysis of oxygen saturation signal routinely collected in the NICU, may have extensive applications in inferring subtle changes to cardiorespiratory dynamics under various conditions as well as in informing clinical decisions about infant care.
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- Pravitha Ramanand
- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, United States
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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Johnson ZJ, Lestrud SO, Hauck A. Current understanding of the role of sleep-disordered breathing in pediatric pulmonary hypertension. PROGRESS IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2022.101609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Chandrasekar I, Tablizo MA, Witmans M, Cruz JM, Cummins M, Estrellado-Cruz W. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Neonates. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9030419. [PMID: 35327791 PMCID: PMC8947507 DOI: 10.3390/children9030419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Neonates have distinctive anatomic and physiologic features that predispose them to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The overall prevalence of neonatal OSA is unknown, although an increase in prevalence has been reported in neonates with craniofacial malformations, neurological disorders, and airway malformations. If remained unrecognized and untreated, neonatal OSA can lead to impaired growth and development, cardiovascular morbidity, and can even be life threatening. Polysomnography and direct visualization of the airway are essential diagnostic modalities in neonatal OSA. Treatment of neonatal OSA is based on the severity of OSA and associated co-morbidities. This may include medical and surgical interventions individualized for the affected neonate. Based on this, it is expected that infants with OSA have more significant healthcare utilization.
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- Indira Chandrasekar
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, CA 94305, USA
- Correspondence: (I.C.); (W.E.-C.)
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- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, CA 94305, USA; or
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA;
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Fresno, CA 94143, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA;
- Correspondence: (I.C.); (W.E.-C.)
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Ratanakorn W, Brockbank J, Ishman S, Tadesse DG, Hossain MM, Simakajornboon N. The maturation changes of sleep-related respiratory abnormalities in infants with laryngomalacia. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 17:767-777. [PMID: 33295276 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA) are common in infants with laryngomalacia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate developmental changes in sleep-related breathing disorders over time in infants with laryngomalacia and understand the effect of supraglottoplasty (SGP) and nonsurgical treatment. METHODS This is a retrospective review of infants with laryngomalacia who had at least 2 diagnostic polysomnography studies performed from January 2000 and May 2015. We included infants who had either OSA or CSA. Comparison of sleep and respiratory parameters by age group (0-6, 6-12, and >12 months old) was performed in both SGP and non-SGP groups using a mixed-effect regression model. A log-normal mixed model was used to explore the changes in sleep and respiratory parameters with age. The time to resolution of CSA and OSA was analyzed using nonparametric survival analysis. RESULTS A total of 102 infants were included; 57 had only OSA and 45 had both CSA and OSA. There were significant decreases in apnea-hypopnea index, obstructive index, central apnea index, and arousal index with increasing age in both SGP and non-SGP groups. The mean age at resolution of CSA (central apnea index < 5) was 7.60 months old for SGP and 12.57 months old for non-SGP (P < .05). There were no significant differences in the mean age at resolution of OSA (obstructive index < 1; 35.18 [SGP] vs 41.55 months [non-SGP]; P = .60) between SGP and non-SGP groups. Infants with neurologic disease, congenital anomalies, or genetic syndromes required significantly more time to resolve OSA (28.12 [normal] vs 53.13 [neurological] vs 59.53 months [congenital anomalies and genetic]; P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Both OSA and CSA improve in infants with laryngomalacia with increasing age regardless of SGP. The mechanism underlying these changes may involve airway growth and maturation of respiratory control. Time to resolution of OSA is affected by the presence of neurologic diseases, congenital anomalies, and genetic syndromes. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and to evaluate long-term outcomes in this population.
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- Woranart Ratanakorn
- Sleep Center, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Department of Pediatrics, Chonburi Hospital, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Sleep Center, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Sleep Center, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Leung TN, Cheng JW, Chan AK. Paediatrics: how to manage obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. Drugs Context 2021; 10:dic-2020-12-5. [PMID: 33828609 PMCID: PMC8007210 DOI: 10.7573/dic.2020-12-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is defined as the intermittent reduction or cessation of airflow due to partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. Paediatric OSAS has specific contributing factors, presenting symptoms and management strategies in various age groups. Untreated OSAS can lead to detrimental effects on neurocognitive development and cardiovascular and metabolic functions of a growing child. In the past decade, practice guidelines have been developed to guide the evaluation and management of OSAS. This article provides a narrative review on the current diagnostic and treatment options for paediatric OSAS. Alternative diagnostic tools other than the standard polysomnography are discussed. Adenotonsillectomy is considered the first-line therapy yet it is not suitable for treatment of all OSAS cases. Nocturnal non-invasive positive airway pressure ventilation is effective and could be the priority treatment for patients with complex comorbidities, residual OSAS post-adenotonsillectomy or obesity. However, intolerance and non-adherence are major challenges of positive airway pressure therapy especially in young children. There is increasing evidence for watchful waiting and other gentler alternative treatment options in mild OSAS. The role of anti-inflammatory drugs as the primary or adjunctive treatment is discussed. Other treatment options, including weight reduction, orthodontic procedures and myofunctional therapy, are indicated for selected patients. Nevertheless, the successful management of paediatric OSAS often requires a multidisciplinary team approach.
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- Theresa Nh Leung
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Hypoxia in the pediatric sleep lab: what (not) to do? Sleep Med 2020; 76:55-57. [PMID: 33120128 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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