Synonym: obstructive sleep apnoea, OSA
Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome' (OSAHS) is a sleep-related breathing disorder characterised by recurrent episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, causing apnoea (complete airflow obstruction with temporary absence or cessation of breathing) or hypopnoea (decreased airflow).
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/paediatrics/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-syndrome-in-children