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 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 ...

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 ...

Sleep apnea in children can be divided into two categoriesiStock Sleep apnea is a type of sleep disorder which can affect adults as well as children. Pediatric sleep apnea is a condition in which the ...

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 - ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Do you snore? Have trouble staying asleep? Wake up tired? You are not alone! Almost 39 million men and women in the U.S. suffer from sleep apnea. But it’s not a problem impacting ...

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 ...

It's a science-backed way to strengthen weak muscles that can make it tough to breathe comfortably at night.

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 ...

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 ...

Millions of people sleep every night but never truly rest. Their breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often without them realizing it. This cond ...

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, ...