Sleep Apnea and Your Child

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Patient Education| 2021 Sleep Apnea and Your Child Connected Content Translation: La apnea del sueño y su hijo: (Sleep Apnea and Your Child) Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Sleep Apnea and Your Child. Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/peo_document090 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Topics: obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea syndromes If your child has these symptoms, he may have a condition known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common problem that affects an estimated 2% of all children, including many who are undiagnosed. If not treated, sleep apnea can lead to a variety of problems. These include heart, behavior, learning, and growth problems. Symptoms of sleep apnea include Frequent snoringProblems breathing during the nightSleepiness during the dayDifficulty paying attentionBehavior problems If you notice any of these symptoms, let your pediatrician know as soon as possible. Your pediatrician may recommend an overnight sleep study called a polysomnogram. Overnight polysomnograms are conducted at hospitals and major medical centers. During the study, medical staff will watch your child sleep. Several sensors will be attached to your child to monitor breathing, oxygenation, and brain waves. An electroencephalogram (EEG)... © 2003 American Academy of Pediatrics, Updated 10/2012. All rights reserved. You do not currently have access to this content.