The Use of Auto-Titrating Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (AutoCPAP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children with Obesity.

Sarah BenkeCaroline U A OkorieMaryAnne A Tablizo

Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2021)

Our study suggests autoCPAP is effective and safe for the treatment of OSAS in pediatric patients with obesity. Using autoCPAP may reduce delays in treatment. Additional research is needed to verify the long-term effectiveness of autoCPAP in this population.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
weight loss
systematic review
young adults
high fat diet induced
sleep apnea
weight gain
adipose tissue
combination therapy
physical activity
body mass index