Think Your Child Might Have Sleep Apnea? Here’s Why You Should Get it Checked Out

It’s likely that you know someone who suffers from sleep disordered breathing, which usually manifests itself through obstructive sleep apnea. In most cases, we associate sleep apnea with adults, but children can also display signs of sleep apnea. However, it’s important to note that snoring is pretty common in children (a little over 10% of children in the general population snore), and it doesn’t automatically mean that it’s a sign of sleep apnea. However, 1-3% of children who snore do have signs of sleep disordered breathing, so it’s important to know when to take action and what you can do. …

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