Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pediatrics

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37076/acorl.v52i4.816
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Apnea obstructiva del sueño, polisomnograma, presión de las vías aéreas positiva contínua. Sleep apnea obstructive, polysomnography, continuous positive airway pressure

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David Saracino Freitag
Universidad del Rosario
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0283-2444
Erika Valentina Prieto Arias
Universidad del Rosario
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7315-8338
Henry Steban Cruz
Universidad del Rosario
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2835-9133
Steve Amado Galeano
Universidad del Rosario
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5351-5727
Shirley Andrea Ramírez Merlano
Universidad del Rosario
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0283-2444

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the pediatric population is a disorder characterized by episodes of total or partial obstruction of the upper airway, which are associated with alterations in blood gas levels and atypical sleep patterns. This condition can have significant repercussions, including behavioral problems, learning difficulties, growth delays, speech impairments, and cardiovascular complications. Unlike adults, children tend to snore less frequently, and any episode of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in this population is considered pathological. From a diagnostic perspective, an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) greater than 1 event per hour is already classified as abnormal in pediatrics (1). Additionally, children with OSA have a higher risk of developing metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, nocturnal enuresis, and excessive daytime sleepiness. These alterations increase the use of medical services and the associated healthcare costs. It is essential to identify and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions in this population to reduce comorbidities and the long-term consequences of this condition (2).

 

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Saracino Freitag D, Prieto Arias EV, Cruz HS, Amado Galeano S, Ramírez Merlano SA. Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pediatrics. Acta otorrinolaringol cir cabeza cuello [Internet]. 2025Feb.28 [cited 2025Mar.3];52(4). Available from: https://revista.acorl.org.co/index.php/acorl/article/view/816
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