You Cannot Hit Snooze on OSA: Sequelae of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Selena Thomas, Shefali Patel, Prabhavathi Gummalla, Mary Anne Tablizo, Catherine Kier
Abstract
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been shown to not only affect the quality of sleep, but also overall health in general. Untreated or inadequately treated OSA can lead to long-term sequelae involving cardiovascular, endothelial, metabolic, endocrine, neurocognitive, and psychological consequences. The physiological effects of pediatric OSA eventually become pathological. As the complex effects of pediatric OSA are discovered, they must be identified early so that healthcare providers can be better equipped to treat and even prevent them. Ultimately, adequate management of OSA improves overall quality of life.
Topics & Concepts
Obstructive sleep apneaNeurocognitiveMedicineIntensive care medicineQuality of life (healthcare)Sleep (system call)Endocrine systemAffect (linguistics)PediatricsInternal medicineCognitionPsychiatryPsychologyNursingComputer scienceOperating systemHormoneCommunicationObstructive Sleep Apnea ResearchNeuroscience of respiration and sleepCardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications