{"id":203,"date":"2021-04-04T13:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-04T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2021-04-23T15:19:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T15:19:03","slug":"childrens-sleep-apnea-and-is-it-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/childrens-sleep-apnea-and-is-it-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Children Develop Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Watching your child appear fatigued day-in and day-out can be difficult. Learning they\u2019re not sleeping throughout the night can leave you wondering what might be the cause. Discovering they\u2019re struggling academically and socially in school can be disheartening. But the good news is that there might be an answer to these problems. A local dentist explains how children\u2019s sleep apnea<\/a> may be the cause for your child\u2019s symptoms and shares what you can do to ensure they start getting the rest they need to excel in school and in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Can Cause Sleep Apnea in Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although once believed to only be a condition experienced by adults, more and more children are developing sleep apnea. While many experts differ in their opinions as to what can cause younger individuals to experience this condition, one of the more widely accepted reasons is enlarged tonsils or adenoids. Because sleep apnea occurs when the muscles of the throat collapse and block the airway, these added tissues can be to blame for your little one not getting proper rest each night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, it is believed that children who have a larger tongue, are overweight, have a family history of sleep apnea, were born with low birth weight, or who have Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or another medical condition may be at a higher risk.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Symptoms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because sleep apnea is not always easily identifiable to non-medical professionals, you may not realize your child is having issues. But should you notice they are exhibiting any of the following signs, it\u2019s important that you seek help right away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n