Obstructive sleep apnoea in kids
It is important to recognise, diagnose and treat this condition, to reduce adverse cardiological, neurological and behavioural effects.
Need to know:
Snoring is the main symptom and sign of upper airway obstruction during sleep. Up to 14.8% of children snore ‘often’ as reported by parents, and obstructive sleep apnoea affects 1.2-5.7% of all children.1,2
