Margot J. Davey

Pediatric Pulmonologist

Female📍 Clayton

About of Margot J. Davey

Margot J. Davey is a Pediatric Pulmonologist based at Level 5, 246 Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia. She looks after children and families who need help with breathing and sleep related problems.


In clinic, her focus is on how the airways and sleep link together. That can include issues like obstructive sleep apnoea and central sleep apnoea, where breathing pauses can happen during sleep. At times, she also supports kids who have ongoing sleepiness, tiredness, or odd sleep patterns that make school and daily life harder.


Margot also works with children who may have more complex needs, such as conditions linked with the brain’s control of breathing and movement during sleep. This can show up as breathing problems alongside symptoms like drowsiness or daytime sleepiness. Some kids may also be dealing with related sleep disorders, where rest is not as deep or steady as it should be.


There are times when sleep and breathing concerns connect with other health issues. For example, in some cases, weight and obesity in children can affect breathing at night. She also cares for children who may be dealing with insomnia or ongoing difficulty settling, staying asleep, or getting proper rest.


Her work can include discussion around treatments that help the airway and improve sleep breathing. Depending on the situation, this may involve care around adenoidectomy, or follow up after procedures. She helps families understand what to expect and how to track changes over time.


Margot’s clinical approach is practical and kid friendly. She spends time explaining things in plain language, and she keeps things calm when things feel stressful. For many families, the next steps matter just as much as the diagnosis, so care is planned around what will work day to day.


At this stage, there’s limited public detail about publications, formal research, or clinical trials. What is clear is that her clinic care centres on children’s breathing and sleep health, with a focus on getting answers and helping kids get better rest.

Services & Conditions Treated

Down SyndromeObstructive Sleep ApneaAdenoidectomyCentral Sleep ApneaCerebral HypoxiaDrowsinessExcessive Daytime SleepinessIdiopathic HypersomniaMyoclonic EpilepsyNarcolepsyCramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDravet SyndromeEpilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresFamilial DysautonomiaHypertensionInsomniaObesityObesity in ChildrenPeriodic Limb Movement DisorderPrader-Willi Syndrome

Publications

1 total

Improving Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Mitigates Dampened Heart Rate Responses to Respiratory Events in Children With Down Syndrome.

Journal of sleep research • December 03, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Margot J. Davey offer?
Dr Margot J. Davey provides care as a Pediatric Pulmonologist, focusing on conditions affecting children's breathing and sleep. She works with issues such as sleep-related disorders (like obstructive and central sleep apnea), breathing and airway concerns, and related syndromes. Specific conditions she checks for include Down Syndrome with respiratory needs, Prader-Willi Syndrome-related breathing issues, and other sleep and breathing disorders.
What conditions does she commonly treat?
She commonly sees children with sleep and breathing problems such as obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, and other sleep-related concerns. She also assesses and manages respiratory and neurological issues that affect breathing and sleep in children.
How can I book an appointment?
To arrange an appointment, contact the clinic at the Clayton, VIC address listed. The exact booking steps aren’t specified here, but the clinic location is Level 5, 246 Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia.
What should I expect at a first visit?
The first visit will typically involve reviewing your child’s sleep and breathing history, any related conditions, and a physical assessment. The goal is to understand symptoms like daytime sleepiness, snoring, pauses in breathing, or other concerns, and to determine a plan tailored to your child.
Which conditions beyond sleep are addressed?
Beyond sleep issues, the practice may consider related neurological and systemic concerns that impact breathing and sleep in children, including conditions that can influence respiration and overall health during wakefulness and sleep.
Will this involve testing or procedures?
Some assessments may involve tests or procedures to evaluate sleep and breathing problems in children. The exact tests will depend on your child’s symptoms and needs, and will be explained by the doctor at the visit.

Contact Information

Level 5, 246 Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia

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