OSA in children

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a breathing problem that happens when your child’s asleep.

Children's lungs

How lungs grow
Risks
Signs of problems
After diagnosis

Your stories

Read about the experiences of people like you.

Every night I watched my son stop breathing

Milo was diagnosed with OSA aged 4. His mum Rebecca talks about his exhausting experience.

Symptoms of OSA in children

Learn about the common symptoms of OSA in children.

Obstructive sleep apnoea - leaflets, booklets and resources

OSA leaflets and booklets

View our collection of leaflets and resources.

Last medically reviewed: September 2016. Due for review: September 2019

This information uses the best available medical evidence and was produced with the support of people living with lung conditions. Find out how we produce our information. If you’d like to see our references get in touch.

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