Pediatric Snoring and OSA Update 2025

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In recent years, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been increasingly recognized as a serious health problem in children. As such, there has been exponential growth in the number of research studies published regarding the field of pediatric OSA. It can be difficult for providers to stay current with the literature since studies are published in the journals of numerous different disciplines including pulmonary, neurology, otolaryngology, and psychology. To provide the best care to pediatric patients presenting with snoring and OSA, otolaryngologists must be familiar with the most up-to-date management options. Each year the co-presenters of this course perform an extensive literature search to identify the most important articles published on pediatric snoring and OSA in the past 12 months. We provide commentary and highlight findings from studies that pertain to the entire spectrum of OSA in children including evaluation, surgical and non-surgical treatment, and sequelae.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: To identify the most innovative and important studies published in pediatric OSA during 2025

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: To become familiar with new evaluation and treatment modalities for pediatric OSA

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: To understand current innovations in the management of OSA in children and incorporate these into practice

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Snoring and obstruction are common symptoms in children presenting to otolaryngology clinics. Management of pediatric OSA has been evolving as new research emerges to guide best practices for evaluation and treatment. It is essential that otolaryngologists are aware of new developments.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :