Publications by authors named "R Ersu"
Objective: Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a rare condition in children; however, it can cause significant morbidity if not diagnosed early. We aimed to increase the knowledge about CSA in children by describing the clinical characteristics of children diagnosed with CSA at our sleep center.
Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 1263 polysomnographies (PSG) performed between 2012 and 2023 at our tertiary sleep center and evaluated the clinical characteristics of the patients with CSA.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- This review examines how pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), often linked to enlarged tonsils and adenoids, affects children's cardiovascular health, particularly the risk of pulmonary hypertension.
- After analyzing 230 articles, the study included data from 20 articles involving over 2400 children, using various tools to ensure the reliability of the findings.
- The research found that OSA and adenotonsillar hypertrophy significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular issues, and surgeries like adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy may help reduce pulmonary artery pressure, but the effectiveness varies among individuals and highlights the need for more targeted clinical studies.
The aim of this review is to summarise evidence that became available after publication of the 2017 European Respiratory Society statement on the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in 1- to 23-month-old children. The definition of OSAS in the first 2 years of life should probably differ from that applied in children older than 2 years. An obstructive apnoea-hypopnoea index >5 events·h may be normal in neonates, as obstructive and central sleep apnoeas decline in frequency during infancy in otherwise healthy children and those with symptoms of upper airway obstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConclusion: The frequency and score of SDB were higher in patients with uncontrolled asthma. Frequency and score of SDB were significantly affected by the severity of asthma. SDB must be evaluated in preschool children with uncontrolled asthma.
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