Prioritising Polysomnography in Children with Suspected Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Key Roles of Symptom Onset and Sleep Questionnaire Scores

This study found that younger children with a shorter history of OSA are diagnosed and evaluated earlier than older children with a longer history of the condition, suggesting that prolonged symptoms may delay a diagnosis. ENT surgeries also vary among patients, with less invasive procedures (adenoidectomy) being more common in younger children with shorter histories of OSA. The increasing awareness of OSA highlights the need for improved access to diagnostic and treatment resources.