Patient's question:
What should I do about my baby's obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? Do I need to go to the hospital?Doctor's answer:
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) via the nose is currently the most effective non-surgical treatment for OSAHS. CPAP acts as an upper airway dilator, preventing passive collapse of soft tissues during inhalation and stimulating mechanoreceptors in the genioglossus muscle, thereby increasing airway tone. It can be used as a standalone therapy or in conjunction with surgical procedures, but generally, patients find it difficult to adhere to long-term use.