Condition
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Key points about obstructive sleep spnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea is when a child briefly stops breathing while sleeping. It often occurs because of a blockage in the airway.
- The most common cause is large tonsils and adenoids in the upper airway.
- Loud snoring or noisy breathing while sleeping is a main symptom. Your child may also be irritable, sleepy or hyperactive during the day.
- A sleep study is the best way to diagnose the condition.
- If your child has large tonsils and adenoids, having them surgically removed may help.
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