Does Adenotonsillectomy Improve Neurocognition in pre-school children with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)? [ 2013 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Karen Waters (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Carolyn Dakin ,  A/Pr Helen Heussler ,  Prof Kurt Lushington

Brief description When snoring and obstructed breathing occur during sleep in young children if is associated with daytime learning and behaviour problems. By school-age it can be shown that these children have lower IQ than children who do not snore. We will study whether treatment of this obstructed breathing by taking out the tonsils and adeonoids in the pre-school age group can improve IQ outcomes for children.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,031,831.26

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant