Treatment of Pediatric Sleep Apnea, a Critical Look at the Problem (literature review)

Introduction. Sleep is one of the central aspects of the well-being of children and adolescents. Current evidence suggests that chronically disturbed sleep in children and adolescents can lead to problems in cognitive functioning, such as disorders of attention, learning, and memory. Purpose: Based on the analysis of literary sources, the main treatment methods for pediatric apnea are determined, and their effectiveness is compared. Materials and methods. Over the last 10 years, information search and analysis of scientific sources have been carried out using scientific metric databases Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Conclusion. The results of many scientific studies in the review confirm many treatment methods for pediatric apnea and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to its implementation. Keywords: pediatric apnea, orthodontic treatment, children and adolescents, craniofacial pathology