Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-15-2022
Identifier
DOI: 10.3390/children9030419; PMCID: PMC8947507
Abstract
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.
Journal Title
Children (Basel)
Volume
9
Issue
3
First Page
419
Keywords
infants; neonates; obstructive sleep apnea; upper airway obstruction
Recommended Citation
Chandrasekar I, Tablizo MA, Witmans M, Cruz JM, Cummins M, Estrellado-Cruz W. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Neonates. Children (Basel). 2022;9(3):419. Published 2022 Mar 15. doi:10.3390/children9030419
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Pediatrics Commons, Pulmonology Commons, Sleep Medicine Commons
Comments
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Publisher's Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/3/419