Central sleep apnea in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and improvement following adenotonsillectomy.

Genoveva Del Río-CamachoLucía Medina CastilloJesús Rodríguez-CatalánVictor Soto InsugaTeresa Gómez García

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2019)

The results of this study suggest that although CSA is perceived to be mostly associated with central nervous system ventilatory control, there may be a connection with airway obstruction and in children with CSA and OSA diagnosis adenotonsillectomy may improve both conditions.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
young adults
depressive symptoms
mental health
social support
case report