Sleep Apnea in Children
Sleep apnea in children. As our obesity epidemic continues to grow in the United States, so does the increased prevalence of sleep apnea in children. This article linked here is one of many articles spotlighting the problem of untreated sleep apnea in children and some of the associated disorders. somniTech, Inc sleep disorders center has seen an increasing number of teenagers being diagnosed with sleep apnea. If your child has problems staying awake during the day despite normal amounts of sleep at night, you may want to consider an office consultation to discuss a possible sleep disorder. Risk factors for sleep apnea in children include snoring, large tonsils, overweight or obese (though may be of normal weight), excessive daytime sleepiness, dry mouth or headaches in the morning, difficulting concentrating, and mood issues. See this article about the possible link between migraines and sleep apnea in children.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573317
