Risk factors and management strategy of obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrom in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Childhood obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrom (OSAHS) has complex causes,which can lead to cardiovascular diseases,neurological complications such as cognitive impairment,and metabolic syndrome.It has affected children's physical and mental health.Childhood OSAHS should emphasize the early identification of the risk factors,it's necessary to undergo polysomnography and intervene timely.The diagnosis and treatment of OSAHS should be combined with clinical characteristics,and should not only rely on undergo polysomnography report results.Tonsil and adenoidectomy is still the first line treatment,nasal inhaled hormone and leukotriene receptor antagonist are effective for mild OSAHS children.