What parents need to know about sleep apnea in children

A doctor discusses the potential dangers of the sleep problem for children and what symptoms should raise red flags for parents.

[denissem.]

My baby was born at 7 months he was 2 months in the NICU horrible times. However, I took him home 3 weeks later he stopped breathing at the middle of the night he turned blue. After a week of so many studies Doctor's told me he have obstructive sleeping apnea due to laryngomalacia. He went home with oxygen. Now he's 1 year old still using oxygen during the night. We are at the hospital right now he's having a sleeping study. I am praying and have Faith they'll would give me good news. Nevertheless, it is very hard to see your baby stopping from breathing. I basically, sleep for 3 or 5 hours the most. I monitor my baby while he sleeps. I hope this may help those who are going through the same issues. Have Faith on God and be patient and please love and take care of those little ones. God bless!

[Adrian-yifl]

Primary care doctors always think everything is allergies. Always push to see a specialist, no matter what the issue is.

[Aileenlight]

I am right here try to search because my baby 13 months old have this tomorrow i am so desperate because i dont know about anything she is a miracle baby thanks God we noticed on time 4 icu visits all the time they said is reflux or allergies my baby died in my hands dont lie the ENT check her and the said the the surgery dont gonna help all her breathing issues so what thd next? Just i want my baby ok 😭

[Everything_Gea]

What do you mean common in newborn! It’s never crossed my mind but I am damn new positive that my new born has it. I just stare him when he sleeps! Something ain’t right

[savannahmarie]

So my son is 19 months and I know he has apnea I have it both my bio parents have it he's been snoring since he was a month or 2 old... I'm so terrified because I wake up often and have to shake him a little tap his cheeks and stuff to wake him enough to be okay and it's freaking terrifying. He still has almost 2 months til his sleep study and I'm terrified

[akshara]

My 7 year snore alot...and can't sleep properly..he sleeps by seating position in all night..is it a signal for any dengar??

[tylersheehy]

Some kids may not like caroon carictors on CPAP mask

[brittanybennett]

This may sound rude but look at the doctor's last name