Unresolved obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after an adenotonsillectomy, henceforth
referred to as persistent OSA, is increasingly recognised in children (2–18 years). Although …

The respiratory muscles are rarely spared in children with neuromuscular diseases (NMD)
which puts them at risk of alveolar hypoventilation. The role of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) …

Importance Patients with Down syndrome have a high incidence of persistent obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) and limited treatment options. Upper airway hypoglossal stimulation has …

Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is a commonly prescribed treatment for pediatric
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Negative health consequences associated with untreated …

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) are effective
treatments for children with severe sleep disordered breathing (SBD). However, some …

Once continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is started
in a child, and the child is discharged home, follow-up needs to be organized with regular …

Background Pediatric home ventilation (HV) has increased worldwide. A Home Ventilation
Program (HVP) was started in the Pulmonary Department of the “Hospital de Pediatría Prof …

Study Objectives: The implementation of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy to treat
obstructive sleep apnea in children is a complex process. PAP therapy data are highly …

Purpose In children, the usual indications for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
are residual OSA after adenotonsillectomy and/or persistent OSA due to obesity. Data …

Context Children with Down syndrome are at risk for obstructive sleep apnea, which may not
be resolved by adenotonsillecotmy, as well as other respiratory disorders that may impact …