A five-year study has revealed that children with sleep apnea are twice as likely to contract the flu or COVID-19, regardless of their age or weight. Even after undergoing surgery to remove tonsils or ...

Children with pediatric obstructive sleep apnea had higher influenza and COVID-19 diagnoses over five years in a large matched cohort.

A disorder that causes breathing pauses during sleep, OSA affects an estimated 1% to 4% of otherwise healthy children and is linked to impaired growth, behavioral and cognitive challenges, and both ...

AIOMEGA® announced the first prescribed clinical use of AIO BREATHE® mandibular repositioning device, FDA-cleared for ...

Pediatric OSAS treatment is shifting towards a tailored, multidisciplinary approach, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model. Adenotonsillectomy is the standard first-line treatment, improving sleep ...

With adults, one of the most prominent signs of obstructive sleep apnea is that despite getting a full night’s rest, they’re exhausted the next day. With kids, says Dr. Tablizo, you’re less likely to ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Get a good night's rest and it normally leads to a more productive, better day. However, sleep apnea stops peaceful slumber for millions of adults. Tampa General Hospital's Ear, Nose & ...

On Wednesday, the FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Vivos Therapeutics, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:VVOS) flagship oral medical device, which is used to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Strongly linked to attention disorders like ADHD, untreated pediatric OSA can significantly impact a child's ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. ­­— Individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, which causes the upper airway to become blocked during sleep, often rely on a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine ...

For children with habitual snoring and mild sleep apnea, early adenotonsillectomy did not improve executive function or attention compared with watchful waiting, a randomized clinical trial showed.