DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD SLEEP DISORDERS

The Diagnosis of Childhood sleep apnea is usually made by Clinical examination. If required it can be supported by imaging studies like X Ray and in some cases Sleep Study is also required. The Treatment is based on the cause and in majority of children Adenotonsillectomy or Adenotonsillotomy is required. If the child is Obese or have other craniofacial abnormality , than weight loss and appropriate treatment for craniofacial abnormality would be required.