Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
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OSAS and Cognitive Function<br />
• <strong>Sleep</strong>-disordered breath<strong>in</strong>g negatively effects school<br />
performance <strong>in</strong> children<br />
• Impairs attention span, concentration, memory,<br />
motor skills, esp. f<strong>in</strong>e motor<br />
(Gozal D: Pediatrics 102:616-620, 1998)<br />
• Effects on neuro-cognition were not related to<br />
degree of OSA<br />
• Even seen <strong>in</strong> mild sleep abnormalities<br />
(Bourke R et al. <strong>Sleep</strong> Medic<strong>in</strong>e 12: 489-496, 2011)