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Minerva Pneumologica 2016 September;55(3):64-70
Copyright © 2016 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA
language: English
Evaluation of infant obstructive sleep apnea
Jasneek K. CHAWLA 1, Karen A. WATERS 2
1 Department of Pediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland, Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; 2 Department of Head of Sleep Medicine, University of Sydney, Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Australia
Obstructive sleep apnea in infants is a distinct entity that needs to be considered separately to older children. This review article summarizes risk factors associated with infant obstructive sleep apnea, clinical presentation, evaluation and management options for this condition, which differs somewhat in this younger population.