Polysomnography is used to diagnose and evaluate the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. The aim of this review is to discuss the definition, clinical findings, diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in children. But the emphasis of the review is on the treatment options for pediatric...
Aetna considers the following modalities medically necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in children and when criteria are met: Diagnosis Nocturnal polysomnography (NPSG) for children and adolescents younger than 18 years of age when performed in a healthcare facility for...
sleep apneasupraglottoplastyuvulopalatopharyngoplastyObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a prevalence of up to 5% in children and 50% in obese children. OSA is associated with various comorbidities in the general population and in the perioperative period. In this review, we will provide back...
Twenty patients improved after surgery which relieved or hypassed the pharyngeal airway obstruction; two cases are pending. Increased awareness of OSA and examination of the sleeping patient should result in earlier treatment and less morbidity for infants and children with OSA....
DiagnosisandTreatmentofObstructiveSleepApneainAdultsPreparedfor:AgencyforHealthcareResearchandQuality(AHRQ).ahrq.gov Introductiontoobstructivesleepapnea(OSA),diagnosis,andtreatment. Systematicreviewmethods. Theclinicalquestionsaddressedbythecomparativeeffectivenessreview. Resultsofstudiesandevidencebasedconclusionsabouttheeffe...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in childhood. Current epidemiologic data have shown that snoring occurs in 7% to as much as 30% of school-aged children. The most common cause of OSA in pediatric patients is hypertrophy of the tonsils or adenoids. Nonetheless, various factors are involv...
Dietary and lifestyle factors are also important options in milder cases when risk factors like obesity are present. In more severe cases and instances where sleep apnea is adversely affecting a person’s health and life, devices or surgery may need to be considered for treatment. ...
Electrical activity in yourbrain Eyemovement Heart rate or rhythm Muscle activity and movement of your arms and legs The study will track how many times you had breathing problems while you slept. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Possible treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea include: ...
This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses diagnostic and treatment modalities and associated accessories and supplies for obstructive sleep apnea in adults. Medical Necessity Diagnosis Aetna considers the following tests medically necessary for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults aged 18 years an...
most effective and widely used treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure, it treats apnea –hypopnea by providing air under positive pressure through a nasal or facial mask thus creating a pneumatic splint in the pharynx, which prevents collapse of the pharyngeal ...