Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Study for Children With OSAS

Because adenotonsillectomy is the usual treatment for OSAS, all children in the study will get surgery. However, in order to assess the extent to which adenotonsillectomy surgery improves breathing disturbances and sleep quality in children with OSAS, two groups will be studied. One group will get surgery early (one month after enrollment) and the other group will be re-evaluated for surgery within 7 months of enrollment. Children in both groups will be closely monitored through the 7-8 month study period and sleep and health educational materials will be provided to assist in establishing healthy habits.