Children's Sleep Apnea
Children, even newborns, can suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Read articles about this sleep disorder in children here.
Childhood Obesity and Sleep Apnea
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Another problem, long thought to be a disorder of older, overweight males, is sleep apnea.
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Another problem, long thought to be a disorder of older, overweight males, is sleep apnea.
Children With Severe Sleep Apnea
Five-year-old Damon Kober of Queensland, Australia, had never had a really good night's sleep. His heavy snoring awakened him time after time. His mother consulted with a doctor the lad was tested and diagnosed with sleep apnea (apnoea).A study done at John Hopkins Research Center in Baltimore, Maryland shows neural changes in the brain of children suffering from untreated sleep apnea.
Five-year-old Damon Kober of Queensland, Australia, had never had a really good night's sleep. His heavy snoring awakened him time after time. His mother consulted with a doctor the lad was tested and diagnosed with sleep apnea (apnoea).A study done at John Hopkins Research Center in Baltimore, Maryland shows neural changes in the brain of children suffering from untreated sleep apnea.
Tonsils and Sleep Apnea in Children
Tonsils are growths of tissue at the back of the throat intended to block bacteria and prevent infection. However, when they become infected, they can cause sore throat, swollen glands and sleep apnea.
Tonsils are growths of tissue at the back of the throat intended to block bacteria and prevent infection. However, when they become infected, they can cause sore throat, swollen glands and sleep apnea.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Quiz
Unlike adults with sleep apnea, who are often overweight and frequently wake up at night, children with OSA are more difficult to recognize and diagnosis. Quiz written by Dr. Vince Iannelli, About Guide to Pediatrics.
Unlike adults with sleep apnea, who are often overweight and frequently wake up at night, children with OSA are more difficult to recognize and diagnosis. Quiz written by Dr. Vince Iannelli, About Guide to Pediatrics.
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea in Children
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common problem in children, and is increasing being recognized as a cause of daytime attentional and behavioral problems. An article by Dr. Vince Iannelli, About Guide to Pediatrics.
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common problem in children, and is increasing being recognized as a cause of daytime attentional and behavioral problems. An article by Dr. Vince Iannelli, About Guide to Pediatrics.
Sleep Apnea and Children
Many people think of sleep apnea as a disease of adulthood, but, the truth is, anyone can get sleep apnea, from premature infants to senior citizens.
Many people think of sleep apnea as a disease of adulthood, but, the truth is, anyone can get sleep apnea, from premature infants to senior citizens.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Infants
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults, and it has been effective in the treatment of OSA in children.
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults, and it has been effective in the treatment of OSA in children.
What Is an A.L.T.E?
Imagine going into the nursery and seeing your child lying there. Baby isn't breathing, he or she is turning blue and the body is limp. Your child appears to be dead! Chances are, this is a case of ALTE or apparent life threatening event. It's sometimes a sign of infant apnea.
Imagine going into the nursery and seeing your child lying there. Baby isn't breathing, he or she is turning blue and the body is limp. Your child appears to be dead! Chances are, this is a case of ALTE or apparent life threatening event. It's sometimes a sign of infant apnea.