Identifying Sleep Apnea in Children Sleep apnea refers to a sleep disorder in which breathing stops during sleep, usually because the air passage is blocked. This is referred to as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and is the form of sleep apnea most common in children. Between two and four per cent of the child population …
Chronic sleep deprivation is significantly more dangerous than most people would suspect. Inconsistent or inadequate sleep can lead to the development of many other sleep disorders, as well as other internal and external problems. These consequences can include episodes of sleep walking, sleep paralysis, and sleep-related hallucinations. Moreover, it’s important to note that sleep deprivation …
Child obesity in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate, which will inevitably result in the development of various health issues and conditions in the future of overweight children. While diabetes remains at the forefront of health concerns, few parents of overweight children realize that yet another threat endangers their child while he …
Think of yourself getting out of bed and strolling around your apartment. You must be awake, right? Well, not necessarily. If you’re a sleepwalker, this type of action may very well be performed while you are taking a snooze. Even more complex behaviors like preparing a meal or driving down the street are also not …
Many are aware that sleep apnea is caused by constricted breathing at night. However, few know that asthma can be a major contributing factor of whether or not a patient will have symptoms of sleep apnea. What’s more, asthma can make the condition even more difficult for those who have trouble sleeping at night. The …
If you are planning on having a child, you might wonder if your habits will end up affecting whether or not you will be able to conceive. While many people know the basics of what circumstances are needed to conceive, they might not know that small behaviors can greatly change whether or not you can …
Falling asleep night at a consistent time is one of the most difficult things to do, especially when you have to get up early for a full time position. As a result, people are always looking to maximize their sleep as efficiently as possible so that they can be well rested. Unfortunately, if you don’t …
Sleep apnea is one of the more common sleep disorders but, unfortunately, it is also potentially one of the most dangerous, if left untreated. Besides for the typical symptoms of sleep apnea, such as exceptionally loud snoring, abrupt shortness of breath during sleep, awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat and insomnia and hypersomnia, …
There is perhaps nothing more dangerous than getting a consistent lack of sleep. Lack of sleep can cause the symptoms of many other sleep disorders, among other internal and external problems. These can include episodes of sleep walking, sleep paralysis, and sleep related hallucinations. However, it’s important to note that sleep deprecation can also exacerbate …
One of the less talked about sleep disorders, night terrors typically affect children around the ages of 3 to 12 years old, and can have serious consequences if not treated properly. During an episode of night terrors, a person may scream, feel intense fear, and flail uncontrollably. Having night terror is distinctly different from having …
