Sleep Apnea and Child

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What kind of doctor?

American Sleep Apnea Assn.

Read this to decide what type of doctor to take your child to for a sleep apnea assessment and treatment. This may depend on what you think, or your primary care doctor believes, may be causing the problem.

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A tonsillotomy might treat your child's sleep apnea if his tonsils are causing the problem. Read the transcript or click on the video to learn about this option.

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This doctor says that children who snore don't necessarily have sleep apnea, nor do all children who have sleep apnea snore. Learn more, and get info on treatment options.

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Take this quick quiz if you think your child might have obstructive sleep apnea. Daytime sleepiness, trouble sleeping, mouth breathing and snoring are a few potential symptoms.

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Cranky child?

Amer. Acad. of Otolaryngology?Head and Neck Surg.

If your child has sleep apnea, he's not getting enough sleep; this can lead to snoring, bedwetting, misbehavior and more. Find crucial treatment options here.

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IQ and apnea

Help Me to Sleep

This article explains why a child with sleep apnea might have a lower IQ than a child without a sleep disorder.

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ADHD or apnea?

Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

It’s possible to misdiagnose child sleep apnea patients with ADHD. This physicians’ report explains why this happens, and the importance in sleep tests.

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Practical tips

National Sleep Foundation

If your child is overweight, he might develop sleep apnea. Find out here how to help him lose weight, as well as the number of hours of sleep he should get a night.

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Kids and apnea

KidsHealth

What types of sleep apnea affect children, and what are the possible causes? Find out here, and learn when you should call for emergency assistance.

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Usually tonsils or adenoids

Children's Hospital Boston

These thorough explanations of child sleep apnea diagnoses suggests that tonsils and adenoids are common culprits. Read more here.

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