Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that can affect people of all ages. It’s most common among middle-aged men, but anyone, including infants, can have the disorder.
During OSA, the airway collapses and produces pauses in breathing that can last for a minute or longer. People will wake up gasping for air, although they may not remember these episodes as
they happen during sleep.
In children, boys and girls have the same risk for sleep apnea. Children ages 3-6 are more likely to have the disorder, although only between two to four percent of children suffer from OSA
[1].
What are some of the risk factors for childhood sleep apnea? The following conditions may predispose your child to developing this harmful sleep disorder.
An article by Dr. Karan Kamboh. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: IS YOUR CHILD PREDISPOSED TO HAVING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA?
