Pediatric Sleep Apnea

Diagnosis

Since diagnosis and management of pediatric OSA differ from that of adult OSA, it's important to obtain an accurate clinical and sleep laboratory assessment. As for adult OSA, a polysomnogram is necessary to record the nature, duration, and frequency of the breathing disturbances. Mayo Clinic in Rochester has one of the largest, state-of-the-art sleep diagnostic facilities in the United States, fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Additional tools such as X-rays, CT scans or MRIs may also be used to better visualize anatomical structures that may be contributing to airway obstruction.