Pediatric Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Authors

Hunter Jones, Alia Tayara, Cristina M Baldassari, Samantha Anne

Published in

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America. Aug 17, 2026. Epub Aug 17, 2026.

Abstract

Obesity is a risk factor for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Excess adipose tissue surrounding the pharynx reduces the upper airway's cross-sectional area and increases the likelihood of airway collapse. Evaluation typically includes a comprehensive physical examination and polysomnography, with additional assessments including drug-induced sleep endoscopy select circumstances. Because obstruction often occurs at multiple airway levels, surgical treatment, including adenotonsillectomy, is associated with lower cure rates in children with obesity. Multidisciplinary management that addresses obesity is essential, as weight reduction may improve treatment outcomes.

PMID:
42608241
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 18 Aug 2026.

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