The clinical syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) in children is a distinct, yet somewhat overlapping disorder with the condition that occurs in adults, such that the clinical manifestations, ...

Sleep apnea in children involves a dysfunction of the upper airway, causing a child to stop and restart breathing multiple times during sleep. This can result in issues with sleep quality, frequent ...

For young children with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and small tonsils, adenotonsillectomy (ATE) seems to be no more effective than watchful waiting (WW), according to a study published online ...

A study comparing children between 7 and 11 years of age who have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea to children the same age who slept normally, found significant reductions of gray matter - ...

Sleep apnea not only can affect the growth and development of children, but it also can affect their health as adults. Early recognition is important to prevent long-term consequences. Though loud ...

Kids with obstructive sleep apnea are often tired by day, have trouble paying attention, and have other behavioral problems all because they are not getting enough quality sleep at night. A new study ...

Teenagers with the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea may have brains that look a little different from their peers', a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 100 teens who ...

Christopher Hartnick, MD, MS, director of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Mass Eye and Ear, is the senior and corresponding author and Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, the director of the Down ...

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Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a frequent disorder and a major public health problem. OSAS in children can lead to substantial morbidities including neurobehavioral, ...