Neurocognitive and Behavioural Outcomes Following Intervention for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome in Children

Summary The obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is common in children and results in several complications when untreated. Considering that children are undergoing important brain development, recent research has focused on neurocognitive and behavioural (NCB) complications of OSAS. Studies hav...

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Published in:Paediatric respiratory reviews 2016-09, Vol.20, p.51-54
Main Authors: Konstantinopoulou, Sofia, MD, Tapia, Ignacio E., MD, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenotonsillectomy
Child
Child Behavior - physiology
Cognition - physiology
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure - methods
CPAP
Humans
Neurocognitive/Behavioural (NCB)
Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
Pediatrics
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - physiopathology
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - psychology
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - therapy
Tonsillectomy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Summary The obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is common in children and results in several complications when untreated. Considering that children are undergoing important brain development, recent research has focused on neurocognitive and behavioural (NCB) complications of OSAS. Studies have shown that treatment of paediatric OSAS may improve a child's long-term cognitive and social potential and school performance. There is demonstrated benefit in terms of behaviour, attention, and social interactions, as well as likely improvement in cognitive abilities with academic and social achievements.
ISSN:1526-0542
1526-0550
DOI:10.1016/j.prrv.2016.05.004