Children Obstructive Sleep Apnea

NAME: ARIANTI ANGGRAINI ID NUMBER: 03008037

INTRODUCTION
In

non obese and otherwise healthy children younger than 8 years, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is estimated to be 1-3%. Habitual snoring is common during childhood and affects approximately 10% of children aged 2-8 years; the frequency decreases after age 9-10 years. Obesity added risk for sleep-disordered breathing.

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DEFINITION

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SYMPTOMS

Children Obstructive Sleep Apnea

ETIOLOGY

Children Obstructive Sleep Apnea

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY upper airway obstruction Breathing abnormalities include apnea (cessation of air flow) and hypopnea (decreased air flow) sleep apnea

Children Obstructive Sleep Apnea

TREATMENT

adenotonsillectomy

antobiotics Down syndrome adenotonsillectomy fails uvulopalatopharyngoplasty(UPPP)

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PATIENT

EDUCATION

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Prognosis

bonam adenotonsillectomy usually results in complete cure

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Conclusion

Children Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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