Toddlers With Sleep Apnea Should Get Off Their Backs
Posted on Tuesday, November 22 @ W. Europe Standard Time by webmaster |
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If toddlers with sleep apnea slept less on their backs their quality of sleep and associated symptoms might improve...
If toddlers with sleep apnea slept less on their backs their quality of sleep and associated symptoms might improve. So it appeared from a retrospective study of 60 children under age three that found a direct association between the time children sleep on their back and respiratory disturbances. Symptoms can extend to daytime breathing through the mouth, excessive daytime sleepiness, and behavioral problems, including hyperactivity. The findings suggest simply repositioning the child during sleep could help alleviate breathing disruptions, Kevin D...
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