Sleep apnea in children can occur at any age. From children between 4 and 18 the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea is tonsillar hypertrophy (enlarged tonsils). Obesity is on the rise in children and is certainly a contriting factor as well. Most common symptoms are snoring, insomnia, restless sleep, possiby periods of breathing cessation, or shallow respirations, and enuresis (bed wetting). Children may also present with daytime symptoms ADD, ADHD, or fatigue, loss of concentration, poor grades in school, aggressive behavior. Treatment in children may include tonsillectomy , wt loss, or CPAP. Please consult your primary care MD, pediatrician or sleep MD if you suspect your child may have sleep apnea.