New therapeutic strategies of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

A good sleep is conducive to pediatric physical recovery,which can promote intellectual development and growth for children in growing period.Children with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) frequently occur partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep,hypoxia,arousal and sleep fragmentation are likely to cause more serious consequences than adults.At the same time,for the children with high risk factors,a new family of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation is very important mean of treatment beyond surgery.For children with OSAHS,early diagnosis,early treatment,lifting of upper airway obstruction,prevention and treatment of complications are particularly important.