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- Title
Obstructing Sleep Apnea in Children with Genetic Disorders—A Special Need for Early Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment.
- Authors
Oros, Mihaela; Baranga, Lucica; Plaiasu, Vasilica; Cozma, Sebastian R.; Neagos, Adriana; Paduraru, Luminita; Necula, Violeta; Martu, Cristian; Dima-Cozma, Lucia Corina; Gheorghe, Dan Cristian; Patacchioli, Francesca Romana
- Abstract
Background—Children with genetic disorders have multiple anatomical and physiological conditions that predispose them to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). They should have priority access to polysomnography (PSG) before establishing their therapeutic protocol. We analyzed the prevalence and the severity of OSAS in a particular group of children with genetic disorders and strengthened their need for a multidisciplinary diagnosis and adapted management. Methods—The retrospective analysis included children with genetic impairments and sleep disturbances that were referred for polysomnography. We collected respiratory parameters from sleep studies: apnea–hypopnea index (AHI), SatO2 nadir, end-tidal CO2, and transcutaneous CO2. Subsequent management included non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or otorhinolaryngological (ENT) surgery of the upper airway. Results—We identified 108 patients with neuromuscular disorders or multiple congenital anomalies. OSAS was present in 87 patients (80.5%), 3 of whom received CPAP, 32 needed another form of NIV during sleep, and 15 patients were referred for ENT surgery. The post-therapeutic follow-up PSG parameters confirmed the success of the treatment. Conclusions—The upper airway obstruction diagnostics and management for children with complex genetic diseases need a multidisciplinary approach. Early detection and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in children with genetic disorders is a priority for improving their quality of life.
- Subjects
GENETIC disorders; SLEEP apnea syndromes; CONGENITAL disorders; EARLY diagnosis; RESPIRATORY obstructions; POLYSOMNOGRAPHY; AIRWAY (Anatomy)
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021, Vol 10, Issue 10, p2156
- ISSN
2077-0383
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/jcm10102156