The shifting relationship between weight and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A historical review

ConclusionsWe may need new and different treatments for obesity ‐associated OSA as adenotonsillectomy—which is effective at reversing failure to thrive in OSA—is not as effective at treating OSA in children with obesity. One option is drug‐induced sleep endoscopy, which could personalize and improve surgical treatment of OSA. There is some evidence that therapies used for OSA in adults (e.g., weight loss and positive airway pressure) are also helpful for overweight/obese children with OSA.Laryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)

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