parents of preemies or special needs babies, How many times did your child have apnea or stop breathing….?

This is for parents who have been there only, please no stupid responses. How may times a day did your child have apnea or stop breathing, or just turn blue? My daughter has been having some gagging to the point of turning blue and dropping her o2 sats and heart rate. The docs know and [...]

Do you have a child with sleep apnea?

What are the characteristics of this? twice now my son, 3 years old, has woken from his sleep gulping/gasping for air. the first time i thought maybe he just swallowed wrong, this last time made me think it could be something else. any experience with this? thanks!

What can you do for a 7 yo autistic child w/ sleep apnea?

I’m going to get a sleep study (maybe a portable one), but our son is autistic so I can only imagine the horror it will be trying to put a cpap machine or other things attached to him for the study. Has anyone tried any less invasive items with success? I did just order some [...]

Know anything about sleep apnea in a child?

My 3 year old has sleep apnea. I just realized this (along with snoring) and have him an appointment for an ear, nose and throat doctor. I’m wondering if there is anything I should know, or anything that will help the situation until our appointment. I didn’t realize that children get this…any suggestions are welcome! [...]

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Does anyone have a young child who had a tonsillectomy for sleep apnea?

My 3 year old is tired all day and snores at night. I am going to take her to an ENT to discuss having her tonsils out. Has anyone’s child had this done to improve sleep apnea and have you noticed a difference? Thank you.