The studies below are the research and citations supporting our work in pediatric airway issues. Each title links to its source publication. This collection includes 15 studies.
Neurocognitive Consequences in Children with Sleep Disordered Breathing: Who Is at Risk?
Brockmann PE, Gozal D — Children (Basel), 2022.
Identified specific risk factors for cognitive impairment in children with sleep-disordered breathing, emphasizing importance of early intervention.
Neurobehavioral morbidity of pediatric mild sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea
Yu, Phoebe, et al. — Sleep, 2022.
Even mild sleep-disordered breathing can impact neurobehavioral outcomes in children, suggesting need for early assessment and treatment.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Orofacial Growth, and Prevention of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Guilleminault C, et al. — Sleep Med Clin, 2019.
Early intervention in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing can prevent development of OSA and promote proper orofacial growth.
Health outcomes associated with improvement in mouth breathing in children with OSA
Bandyopadhyay A, Slaven JE — Sleep Breath, 2021.
Improving mouth breathing patterns in children with OSA leads to significant improvements in overall health outcomes.
Childhood OSA is an independent determinant of blood pressure in adulthood
Chan K, et al. — Thorax, 2020.
Childhood OSA significantly impacts long-term cardiovascular health, with increased risk of hypertension in adulthood.
Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Persistent Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing After Adenotonsillectomy
Durr M, et al. — Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2012.
Drug-induced sleep endoscopy effectively identifies persistent airway obstruction sites in children with residual symptoms after adenotonsillectomy.
A four year follow-up of sleep and respiratory measures in elementary school-aged children with sleep disordered breathing
Vlahandonis A, et al. — Sleep Med, 2013.
Long-term follow-up shows persistence of sleep-disordered breathing symptoms in many children, emphasizing need for ongoing monitoring.
Persistence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children after adenotonsillectomy
Tauman R, et al. — J Pediatr, 2006.
Significant number of children continue to have OSA after adenotonsillectomy, suggesting need for comprehensive treatment approach.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-related symptoms improved with allergic rhinitis treatment in children
Yang M, et al. — Am J Rhinol Allergy, 2016.
Treatment of allergic rhinitis can improve ADHD-related symptoms, indicating connection between airway issues and behavioral problems.
ADD & ADHD in Children: The Answer is Right in Their Nose
Catalano PJ, Walker J — Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2018.
Highlights the significant relationship between nasal breathing problems and attention deficit disorders in children.
Management of Persistent, Post-Adenotonsillectomy Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Ehsan Z, Ishman SL, Soghier I, et al. — American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2024.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cardiovascular Disease in Children and Adolescents: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Baker-Smith CM, Isaiah A, Melendres MC, et al. — Journal of the American Heart Association, 2021.
Tonsillectomy Versus Tonsillotomy for Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children
Blackshaw H, Springford LR, Zhang LY, et al. — The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020.
Tonsillectomy or Adenotonsillectomy Versus Non-Surgical Management for Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children
Venekamp RP, Hearne BJ, Chandrasekharan D, et al. — The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015.
Long-Term Health Outcomes of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A 10-Year Multicenter Cohort Study
Tseng JJ, Wang JJ, Lin MC, Chen ST. — Sleep Medicine, 2026.
