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Does My Snoring Child Have Apnea?

Does My Snoring Child Have Apnea?

So your child is a noisy sleeper. What does it mean? Experts suggest parents of snorers should have their kids screened to find out if they have sleep apnea. “American Academy of Pediatrics guideline is to evaluate the difference between obstructive sleep apnea and primary snoring,” says Dr. Jose Colon, a sleep specialist with Lee… Read more »

Treating Your Child’s Sleep Apnea

Treating Your Child’s Sleep Apnea

It takes more than a bedtime story to help some kids get a good night’s sleep. It’s estimated three out of every 100 children suffer from sleep apnea. It causes them to briefly stop breathing. The parents may rest easy, knowing they have several options for treatment. “Sometimes taking the tonsils and adenoids is used… Read more »