Snoring. Gasping. Wakefulness.
These are signs that your child's sleep may not be as restful as it should be. This can lead to problems with friends, family and school,
headaches, tiredness and a whole host of health issues.
Recent studies show that up to 20% of all children snore and may exhibit behavioral changes like inattentiveness, aggression, hyperactive behavior
and restless sleep.
If you think your child
could have a sleep disorder,
talk to your pediatrician.
A sleep study may be the
first step to living well.
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Is your child sleeping?
Unlike adults with sleep apnea who often have obvious symptoms, children can be more difficult to recognize and diagnose.
Does your child have any of the following symptoms associated with sleep apnea? Check all that apply.
- disinterest in learning
- problems paying attention
- behavioral problems
- falling asleep in school or while watching tv
- aggressive behavior or hyperactivity
- bed wetting
- continuous loud snoring
- episodes of not breathing at night (apnea)
- failure to thrive (weight loss or poor weight gain)
- overweight or obese
- mouth breathing
- enlarged tonsils and adenoids
- problems sleeping and restless sleep
- morning headaches
If you answered `yes' to any of these,
talk with your pediatrician to see if a
sleep study can help you identify ways
to help your child live a healthier life.
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