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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 2% of the pediatric population. Most adults with obstructive sleep apnea are relatively easy to identify with a careful history and physical exam: this is what makes the STOP-BANG scoring system such a useful tool. Children with OSA are much more difficult to identify based on history and physical exam alone. Despite the study of many risk factors including age, gender, race, and body-mass index, there is not currently an adequate screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea in children. Additionally, distinguishing obstructive sleep apnea from snoring in children remains a challenge. Polysomnography remains the gold standard in diagnosing children with obstructive sleep apnea.