With adults, one of the most prominent signs of obstructive sleep apnea is that despite getting a full night’s rest, they’re exhausted the next day. With kids, says Dr. Tablizo, you’re less likely to ...

A five-year study has revealed that children with sleep apnea are twice as likely to contract the flu or COVID-19, regardless of their age or weight. Even after undergoing surgery to remove tonsils or ...

A disorder that causes breathing pauses during sleep, OSA affects an estimated 1% to 4% of otherwise healthy children and is linked to impaired growth, behavioral and cognitive challenges, and both ...

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 ...

Is your child snoring loudly at night and having trouble with behavior or learning during the day? Your child could have pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) -- a blocking of the airways that ...

Routine snoring in children is not normal and may indicate an underlying airway obstruction such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids, allergies, or obesity. Persistent snoring can affect sleep quality, ...

A good night’s sleep is as important for your child as a hearty breakfast. Without enough shut-eye, your child is more likely to struggle in school, on the playing field, and at home. Snoring can ...

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, ...

Study finds link between obesity, apnea and cognitive problems in children. Nov. 4, 2011— -- Obesity, sleep apnea and behavior and learning difficulties can cause significant dysfunction in ...

The methods of this study have been published in detail [8] and are described briefly below. Because no suitable questionnaire was available for measuring sleep symptoms in a cross-sectional study of ...

A five-year study has revealed that children with sleep apnea are twice as likely to contract the flu or COVID-19, regardless ...