What is sleep apnea?

Also known as: sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, OSA

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing is blocked and interrupted for periods of 5 to 10 seconds or more while sleeping.

What is pediatric obstructive sleep apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repetitive periods of breathing cessation (apneas) or recurring incidences of shallow breathing during sleep.


Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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