Research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome in children
Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)in children is a common chronic dis-ease caused by partial and(or)intermittent complete obstruction of the upper respiratory tract,characterized by sleep apnea and insufficient ventilation during sleep.Children with OSAHS repeatedly experience upper air-way collapse during sleep,which can affect the growth and development of the child's craniofacial region in the long term,causing dental and maxillofacial deformities.At the same time,it can lead to hypoxemia,sleep dis-order,and in severe cases,cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.The article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric OSAHS,with the aim of providing guiding recommendations for clinical research.