In this talk on sleep-disordered breathing in kids, pediatric otolaryngologist Grace Banik, MD, explains the importance of screening for obstructive sleep apnea, with potential long-term consequences ranging from cognitive issues to hypertension and heart disease. She lays out criteria to help pediatricians know when snoring is serious, the diverse symptoms that can indicate OSA, and OSA risk factors. Bonus: Hear the evidence on tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy as curative, as well as caveats on who's a surgical candidate.
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