The Child Who Snores: S7-Ep7

Although obstructive sleep apnea is most common in older adults, it can also be seen in children, often resulting in severe morbidity. In this podcast, we discuss how to identify sleep apnea in the pediatric population and approaches to its management.

00:00 – Introduction
00:38 – Why snoring is common and often overlooked
00:52 – Guest Introduction - Dr. Julie Baughn joins the discussion
01:04 – Key Features to Assess: Signs that suggest obstructive sleep apnea in kids
02:16 – Home Sleep Apnea Testing: Why home tests aren’t recommended for children
04:54 – Severity Criteria: How mild, moderate, and severe OSA differ in kids
05:59 – First-Line Therapy: Adenotonsillectomy explained
06:48 – Risks of Surgery: Bleeding, respiratory complications, and guidelines
08:11 – Effectiveness of Surgery: Success rates and when to restudy children
09:26 – Alternatives to Surgery: Watchful waiting, medications, CPAP
11:19 – Other Surgical Options: Lingual tonsils, supraglottoplasty, jaw procedures
13:00 – Adolescents vs Adults: When to switch from pediatric to adult criteria
14:32 – Final Takeaways

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