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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | CPAP Adherence |
Subtitle of host publication | Factors and Perspectives |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 245-254 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030931469 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030931445 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
- Patient adherence
- Pediatrics
- Positive airway pressure (PAP)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine