Obstructive sleep apnea in children

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children refers to obstructive sleep apnea ≥ 1 time per hour of sleep, with SaO292%. Children with growth retardation, mental retardation and psychological behavior abnormalities, severe cases have cardiopulmonary insufficiency. A polysomnography test can determine if you have OSAS. Sleep apnea or sleep apnea refers to breathing disorders that occur during sleep, including sleep apnea syndrome, hypoventilation syndrome, upper airway resistance syndrome, and related sleep breathing disorders caused by chronic lung and neuromuscular disorders Wait. It refers to the cessation of oral and nasal airflow for more than 10s (children 6s or more) during sleep. It is divided into central sleep apnea (CSA), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and mixed types. Among them, the most obstructive Common, accounting for 90%. The following mainly introduces obstructive sleep apnea, mostly caused by chronic diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and throat. The typical clinical manifestations are sleep disturbances and noisy breathing, and unconventional breathing with rib cartilage moving inward, accompanied by apnea.

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