Sleep problems, common in childhood and adolescence, have a significant association with daytime cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, poor school performance and inattention. Sleep disturbance or disorders in children may be the result of underlying medical conditions or psychological problems. Early diagnosis and treatment leads to the improvement of neuro-cognitive function and behavioural problems. Dr Veena Judge, Paediatric Respiratory & Sleep Physician Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is by far the commonest diagnosed paediatric sleep disorder, affecting 2-5% of all children, with peaks in the preschool years. The commonest cause being adenotonsillar hypertrophy. The risk of OSA increases with obesity affecting up…
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