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Danilo Diaz Granados Manglano: Implications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Possibilities of Treatment

Sleep apnea disorder is a common issue which affects around 2% of all children, including those undiagnosed.

If not treated, the sleep apnea disorder may lead to several problems such as, heart conditions, behavioral problem, and growth and learning difficulties.

The Symptoms of the Sleep Apnea include:

  • Frequent snoring
  • Difficulties to breathe during the night
  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Attention issues
  • Behavioral problems

If you notice any of those symptoms, call a doctor ASAP. The pediatrician may recommend a sleep study —it usually is a study called polysomnogram. This exam is during the night in hospitals, and the doctors and medical staff will observe your child’ sleep. Several sensors are added to monitor the breathing, oxygenation, and electro encephalic waves of your child.

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The results of the study will show if your child has sleep apnea. Other specialists such as pediatric pulmonologist, otolaryngologist, neurologists, and pediatricians with special training in sleep disorders can help your physician find the right diagnose.

Treatment

Many children with sleep apnea tend to have their amygdales and adenoids bigger than normal. The most common treatment is to remove the children’s amygdales and adenoids. These surgeries are amygdalectomy and adenoidectomy, and is highly effective. Another effective treatment is the continuous pressure of air through the nose (CPAP), and it requires the child to sleep with a mask. The mask expels a constant pressure of air so he can breathe comfortably. This treatment is usually used when children do not improve after their amygdales and adenoids are removed, or if they are not candidates for said surgery.

Children born with medical affections such as Down syndrome, brain paralysis, or craniofacial deformities (skull and face) are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea. Overweight children tend to suffer from sleep apnea as well. Many of those children improve after they lose weight, but they might need continuous air pressure or CPAP until they lose weight.



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