While most folks consider sleep apnea an adult
problem children can also have it as well.
The complications that can occur to children with obstructive sleep
apnea can also be just as harmful, such as diabetes, behavioral problems and
learning issues. According to webmd dotcom “New research in the September
2012 issue of Pediatrics suggests an allergy and asthma drug --
montelukast (Singulair, which just went generic) -- may
lessen symptoms in children with non-severe apnea and potentially allow them to
skip the surgery.”
Another complication with sleep apnea for children
is that they are more likely to have other sleep disorder such as night terrors,
bedwetting, and snoring. Even infants can have sleep apnea as well
As it is so
important to get yourself checked out for sleep apnea, it is just as important
to have your child tested as well. The testing for children is pretty much the
same as with adults with the best being tested in an overnight study at a sleep
clinic. Being hooked up to wires and then trying to sleep is difficult but it
is necessary.
Hopefully this
new medication will allow some children to bypass the usual cures such as the
CPAP machines or even surgery.
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