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Do Children Experience Sleep Disorders?
Sleep fact
: Older children who have sleep apnea may seem sluggish and may
perform poorly in school.
- Sleep apnea may be present in some children who are
overweight. and who have enlarged tonsils and adenoids
- Children with sleep apnea may snore, squeak, have difficulty
breathing, and sleep fitfully.
- Because it is not normal for a child to snore, parents
should report their child's snoring to a healthcare provider.
Sleep apnea has been linked to some cases
of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), although the exact relationship
is still being evaluated by research. |
