Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Hypertension in Children

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common pediatric breathing disorder, affecting 1-5% of all children. Pulmonary hypertension (PH), a severe complication of OSA, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite this important relationship between OSA and PH, there is sparse literature addressing this subject in children. This review will examine the putative relationship between OSA and PH, synthesize the available literature in children, and suggest a reasonable approach, despite limited data, for clinicians.
Source: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Mini-Symposium: Pulmonary Hypertension Source Type: research