Mouth Breathing is a common symptom of Sleep Apnea.
Sleep disorders in children are conditions that prevent them from getting the oxygen needed while they sleep, creating a form of suffocation. Obstructive sleep apnea in children is being increasingly recognized as a cause of attention and behavior problems as well as learning and developmental problems.
It is important to understand that the lack of oxygen needed for good sleep does not simply make you tired. There are a wide range of health conditions resulting from the cumulative effect of poor oxygenation and loss of sleep.
The health risks associated with sleep breathing disorders in children include:
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Cognitive Deficiency
• ADHD
• Impaired Intelligence
• Delayed Development Dysfunctions of The Nervous System
• Depression
• Craniofacial Pain, Orthopedic Dysfunction of TM joints
The American Association of Pediatrics “Patient Parameters” states all children should be screened for snoring and all children who snore should have a sleep study for evaluation of apnea because of ADD / ADHD and cardiovascular risk.
If you or someone you know are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact our office to schedule an appointment.
The “BEARS” instrument is divided into five major sleep domains, providing a comprehensive screen for the major sleep disorders affecting children in the 2 to 18 year old range. Each sleep domain has a set of age-appropriate “trigger questions” for use in the clinical interview. The BEARS is a user-friendly pediatric sleep screening tool which significantly increases the amount of sleep information recorded as well as the likelihood of identifying sleep problems in children.
B = bedtime problems
E = excessive daytime sleepiness
A = awakenings during the night
R = regularity and duration of sleep
S = snoring
Do you have Sleep Apnea? - Children ages 2-5 years
If you answered "yes" to two or more of these questions, your child should be evaluated by a trained professional. Contact our office for an appointment.
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This next generation MediByte® Jr Home Sleep Testing (HSAT) device uses patent pending technology to provide simple, cost effective and reliable screening for sleep apnea. The MediByte Jr is the world's smallest recorder making it comfortable for patients to wear and easy to use.
The extra-strength LEMO™ connector and smooth nylon makes the MediByte® Jr incredibly durable. Side wings conveniently attach the unit to the chest effort belt so there is no need for a holding vest or pouch and its weight (91 grams) makes it a great choice for adults and children alike. This product is tech-savvy, saving studies on the internal memory and can be downloaded via a USB computer connection. This recorder is the next generation of screening devices and is CPAP compatible.The MediByte® Jr may be used during titration studies or for 12-week follow-up evaluations.
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