Early Intervention for Pediatric Sleep Disorders in Jacksonville, Florida
Early Intervention is something we take very seriously at First Coast Dental Sleep Medicine. Treating babies or toddlers early helps them to develop the way they are supposed to. Proper development has a strong effect on how their body will function as an adult.
Symptoms
During Sleep, Signs And Symptoms Of Pediatric Sleep Apnea Might Include:
- Snoring
- Sleep terrors
- Restless sleep
- Snorting, coughing, or choking
- Pauses in breathing
- Mouth breathing
- Bed wetting
Infants and young children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) don’t always snore. They might just have disturbed sleep.
During The Day Children With OSA Might:
- Have poor weight gain
Be hyperactive - Have behavioral problems
- Have difficulty paying attention
- Have learning problems
- Perform poorly in school
Risk Factors
Complications
Besides Obesity, Other Risk Factors For Pediatric Sleep Apnea Include Having:
- Down Syndrome
- History of low birth weight
- Abnormalities in the scull or face
- Neuromuscular disease
- Sickle Cell disease
- Cerebral Palsy
- Family history of obstructive sleep apnea
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Have Serious Complications, Including:
- Failure to grow
- Heart problems
- Death
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep.
