scholarly journals Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) in adolescents: therapeutic management

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
A. Amaddeo ◽  
L. Griffon ◽  
B. Thierry ◽  
V. Couloigner ◽  
A. Joly ◽  
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adolescents is characterized by a predominance of OSA type 2 which is associated with overweight/obesity. The treatment of OSA in adolescents depends on the cause of OSA and its risk and / or precipitating factors. Adenotonsillectomy is the cornerstone of OSA treatment in case of hypertrophy of the adenoids and/or tonsils. An anti-inflammatory treatment has proven its efficacy in mild to moderate or mild residual OSA after adenotonsillectomy. Orthodontic treatments such as rapid maxillary expansion or jaw positioning are indicated in case of dentofacial disharmonies. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), is mainly indicated in type-3 OSA, which is associated with craniofacial or upper airway malformations or anomalies and should be performed by a pediatric multidisciplinary team having an expertise in sleep and OSA. Finally, maxillofacial or craniofacial surgery may be indicated in adolescents with type-3 OSA. In conclusion, the treatment of OSA in adolescents is based on the type of OSA, its severity and the medical characteristics of each patient.

2008 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Arisaka ◽  
Shigeki Sakuraba ◽  
Reiko Kobayashi ◽  
Homare Kitahama ◽  
Naofumi Nishida ◽  
...  

Abstract The high risks associated with general anesthesia in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) patients have been reported. Many authors have suggested that the intraoperative administration of opioids and sedatives should be limited or avoided because these drugs selectively impair muscle activity in the upper airway. We report the case of an OSAS patient who was managed with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) and treated safely in spite of the use of conventional anesthetic and analgesic agents typically used for patients without OSAS. She had little pain during the perioperative period. It is suggested that NCPAP is an effective treatment for not only preventing airway obstructive apnea but for allowing the administration of anesthetic and analgesic drugs without major complications.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Palak Srivastava

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder caused by a number of factors like an obstruction of the upper airway during sleep because of insufficient motor tone of the tongue and/or airway dilator muscles or inadequate growth of the maxillary jaw bone etc. Oral appliances (OAs) are commonly used as a non-invasive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The primary oral appliance (OA) used in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment is the mandibular advancement device (MAD). Tongue-retaining devices or tongue-stabilizing devices (TSDs) are a second type of OA, which displace the tongue anteriorly and may be customized or come in different stock sizes. This review article aims to examine the best in class on this particular subject of treatment of OSA with oral appliances, explaining acceptability of an appliance in patients on the basis of its construction and results, while providing enough cognizance regarding the diagnosis, management and causes of discontinuation.


2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Pia Villa ◽  
Caterina Malagola ◽  
Jacopo Pagani ◽  
Marilisa Montesano ◽  
Alessandra Rizzoli ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
pp. 878-881
Author(s):  
Moyrane Abreu da Fonseca ◽  
Alana Karina Silva Moreira ◽  
Railsa Bertilla dos Santos Lima ◽  
Marcela de Araújo Oliveira ◽  
Aldair Darlan Santos-de-Araújo ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 658-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaela Garcia Santos de Andrade ◽  
Vivien Schmeling Piccin ◽  
Juliana Araújo Nascimento ◽  
Fernanda Madeiro Leite Viana ◽  
Pedro Rodrigues Genta ◽  
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although CPAP was originally applied with a nasal mask, various interfaces are currently available. This study reviews theoretical concepts and questions the premise that all types of interfaces produce similar results. We revised the evidence in the literature about the impact that the type of CPAP interface has on the effectiveness of and adherence to OSA treatment. We searched the PubMed database using the search terms "CPAP", "mask", and "obstructive sleep apnea". Although we identified 91 studies, only 12 described the impact of the type of CPAP interface on treatment effectiveness (n = 6) or adherence (n = 6). Despite conflicting results, we found no consistent evidence that nasal pillows and oral masks alter OSA treatment effectiveness or adherence. In contrast, most studies showed that oronasal masks are less effective and are more often associated with lower adherence and higher CPAP abandonment than are nasal masks. We concluded that oronasal masks can compromise CPAP OSA treatment adherence and effectiveness. Further studies are needed in order to understand the exact mechanisms involved in this effect.


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