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Childhood sleep apnoea: when snoring is more than a noisy night

By Mirja Quante, Attending Neonatologist; Director, Pediatric Sleep Program, University of Tübingen

A child who snores loudly every night might seem like a funny sight. But if that snoring accompanies repeated narrowing or blockage of the airway, the effects can reach far beyond a noisy night.

Obstructive sleep apnoea is often associated with adults who snore and struggle to stay awake during the day. Children can develop it too. Its prevalence is difficult to pin down: a 2024 systematic review of 30 studies found that…

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