The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jun 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEfficacy of fluticasone nasal spray for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
We tested the hypothesis that a 6-week course of a nasal glucocorticoid spray would decrease the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy. ⋯ Nasal fluticasone decreased the frequency of mixed and obstructive apneas and hypopneas, suggesting that topical corticosteroids may be helpful in ameliorating pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jun 2001
Effect of jaw-thrust and continuous positive airway pressure on tidal breathing in deeply sedated infants.
To examine the physiologic impact of the jaw-thrust maneuver or the administration of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on tidal breathing in deeply sedated infants. ⋯ Jaw-thrust and CPAP are effective techniques to improve ventilation of sedated infants undergoing interventions that compromise upper airway patency.