What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea causes a person’s breathing to stop frequently and restart. Snoring is also common. The most common form of the condition, obstructive sleep apnea, affects 1-5% of children of all ages.
If you think your child has sleep apnea, ENT for Children can help them get a good night’s sleep.
Sleep Apnea in Children
A child with enlarged tonsils or adenoids might exhibit symptoms indicative of obstructive sleep apnea. The condition occurs when your child momentarily stops breathing while asleep. Your child may wake up frequently at night due to difficulty breathing, choke, and gasp at night as well.
How Do ENTs Diagnose Pediatric Sleep Apnea?
Our provider will begin by discussing your child’s symptoms and sleep history. You may also participate in a sleep study, which measures your child’s heart rate, blood oxygen level and breathing patterns. This can be done at home or at a medical facility.
How Is Childhood Sleep Apnea Treated?
Our providers will work with your family to determine the best treatment for your child’s sleep apnea. Options may include medications, lifestyle modifications, or surgery to remove enlarged tonsils or adenoids. We will explain each step of the treatment so you and your child feel confident about the process.
Better Sleep Starts Here
Our team at ENT for Children will work with your family to find the best treatment options for your child’s sleep apnea. Your child will be able rest easier at the end of a long day so they are fully energized for their daily activities.
Call ENT for Children for more information or to schedule an appointment.