Sleep apnea in children can cause irritability
Obstructive in children sleep apnea It is important to treat the syndrome. Because the untreated problem negatively affects both the quality of life and school success of children. Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Bahadır Baykal gave information on the subject.
Quality sleep is indispensable for a healthy life in both adults and children. In obstructive sleep apnea, there is a sudden stop of breathing and deterioration of sleep quality as a result of complete or partial airway obstruction during sleep. We know that sleep apnea in adults invites many diseases from heart rhythm disorder to reflux, from hypertension to sexual dysfunction. in children sleep apnea; It causes many problems from growth retardation to frequent upper respiratory tract infections, from hyperactivity to school failure.
Total sleep time in preschool children is 11-12 hours, and this period is 9-11 hours in the 6-12 age period. It is very important to treat obstructive sleep apnea before school. Because untreated children’s quality of life and school success are negatively affected.
In a study, the rate of chronic snoring children in primary school age was 10% and apnea was 1%.
Sleep apnea causes difficulty in concentration in children, resulting in learning difficulties and school failure.
If your child is snoring during sleep, sweating excessively during the night, turning over in bed and stopping breathing even for once, you should suspect sleep apnea. Even though sleep apnea is more common in children with facial developmental defects, especially in obese, allergic, and large-tongued children, the main cause is almost always large tonsils and adenoids. Common nasal polyps may also occasionally cause apnea.
In the child whose sleep pattern is disturbed and cannot sleep enough at night, the concentration of the lesson decreases over time. Perception disorder brings with it memorization and learning difficulties. Decreased attention and impaired memory use are observed. The child who exhibits aggressive behavior during the day becomes intolerant and hyperactive.
In the child whose sleep pattern is disturbed and cannot sleep enough at night, the concentration of the lesson decreases over time. Perception disorder brings with it memorization and learning difficulties. Decreased attention and impaired memory use are observed. The child who exhibits aggressive behavior during the day becomes intolerant and hyperactive.
In a child with sleep apnea, the oxygen level decreases and structural disorders may occur in the face, jaw and mouth. At night, the growth hormone is secreted less, so development is disrupted, weight gain and height growth stop.
Kiss. Dr. Bahadır Baykal said, “If the child’s complaints occur following an upper respiratory tract infection, drug treatment is applied. If this situation does not improve with treatment, the size of the adenoid and tonsils is evaluated in terms of surgery. Sleep apnea caused by adenoid and tonsil problems improves dramatically after surgery. Appetite increases, growth and development are regulated, and school success increases because the child gets enough sleep.” He said.
