children’s health

Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis “Sleep apnea in children and teenagers should not do Ignored. ”

In the news: New research seems to indicate that teenagers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have. different brain structures than peers who do not have sleep apnea.

Key Point: The results of this study are very spare. More research needed!

new research Because it adds more to the field of sleep apnea and emphasizes the importance it should have no Ignored.

Things to know: Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can affect people’s quality of life.

Did you know that 19.9% ​​of adults in Yuma County have depression? 40.5% of adults in Yuma County are obese. Both of these variables can affect your sleep health!

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Doctors’ Views on Sleep Apnea and Children and Teenagers

Know this: “I want my parents and my young patients to understand this – sleep problems are undiagnosed underlying disease. We’re talking ADHD, allergic rhinitis, restless leg syndrome, and more. So just tightening it up or taking melatonin is not the way to go. Please. You or your child may need additional testing. ” Dr. Puja Upal, Family Medicine.

Next step: Your doctor may recommend a sleep study for your child. Yale Medicine has a great resource on what to expect during and after your sleep study. (access here)

Symptoms of sleep apnea in teenagers and children: bedwetting, bruxism, mouth breathing, daytime fatigue, attention problems, more.

did you know progression of many sleep disorders in children undiagnosed?

You are not alone. Talk to your medical team!

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In Yuma County, 29.4% of adults report no time for leisure activities. 15.4% of her people in Yuma County report poor mental health.

Both of these variables can lead to poor sleep health.

What they say:

“Our findings provide evidence for OSA-associated brain structural changes in adolescents prior to treatment initiation that are likely to have important implications for timely intervention and ongoing monitoring of health outcomes.” increase.” (Primary information)

“Like sleep apnea in adults, childhood sleep apnea can be treated. Treatment may include surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids. It may be improved by using a CPAP machine that blows air through a mask to keep the airways open during sleep.For overweight children, adopt a healthy diet and exercise plan. (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Sleep apnea can interfere with daily activities

Talk to your medical team!

sauce:

journal sleepy I published a paper: Cortical thickness and hippocampal volume in adolescents with obstructive sleep apnea. (read here)

Sleep apnea and child statistics: (sleep foundation)

1-5% of all children suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Sleep apnea is commonly underdiagnosed in young children.

60% obesity Children have sleep apnea.

36.6% of adults in Yuma County get less than 7 hours of sleep per night.

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