{"id":2661,"date":"2022-06-30T11:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T16:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/?p=2661"},"modified":"2022-07-01T11:31:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T16:31:10","slug":"what-is-childhood-obstructive-sleep-apnea-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/what-is-childhood-obstructive-sleep-apnea-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea & How Is It Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Childhood obstructive sleep apnea<\/a> (OSA) is a sleep disorder that affects approximately 1-5% of children between the ages of two and eight<\/a>. The condition is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep due to the airway being physically blocked. It\u2019s important to diagnose and treat childhood OSA early to prevent complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nighttime symptoms of childhood OSA include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can result in daytime symptoms such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we sleep, our muscles relax, including those in the mouth and throat. For those with childhood OSA, the muscles can relax too much and block the airway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Risk factors for childhood OSA include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important to take your child to see a sleep expert at Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists<\/span> right away if you notice the symptoms listed above. They will review your child\u2019s symptoms, take a medical history and perform a physical exam. They may also order several tests, including a polysomnogram, oximetry or electrocardiogram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment options for childhood OSA include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information about childhood sleep apnea, call our board-certified pediatric sub-specialists at Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of Childhood OSA?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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What Are the Risk Factors for Childhood OSA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Is Childhood OSA Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Is Childhood OSA Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n