PAP Management and Adherence for Children and Adolescents with OSAS

Anna C. Bitners, Raanan Arens

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Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common pediatric disorder which can lead to a variety of adverse effects including neurobehavioral deficits, cardiometabolic morbidity, and poor quality of life. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends adenotonsillectomy as first-line therapy for the majority of children with OSAS; however, adenotonsillectomy is not universally curative, and many children exhibit residual disease following surgery. Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is an effective treatment for children with persistent OSAS following surgery and for children who are not surgical candidates. This chapter will review the indications for PAP and characterize PAP adherence in children and adolescents, including a discussion of interventions to improve adherence.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCPAP Adherence
Subtitle of host publicationFactors and Perspectives
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages245-254
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783030931469
ISBN (Print)9783030931445
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
  • Patient adherence
  • Pediatrics
  • Positive airway pressure (PAP)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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