OSA in children
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a breathing problem that happens when your child is asleep.
- What is OSA?
- What causes OSA in children?
- What signs should I be looking out for?
- How is OSA diagnosed?
- How is it treated?
- Is there any way to prevent OSA?
We also have information on OSA in adults.

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Last medically reviewed: September 2019. Due for review: September 2022
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