Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you tell me about central sleep apnea disorder in children?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Airway obstruction : Nearly 100% of children with sleep apnea have 1) huge tonsils and adenoids or 2) poorly developed sinuses with mouth breathing or 3) children that snore. Have sleep apnea identified and treated !
Answered 2/1/2014
4.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Which is worse: obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
How to tell if my son possibly still has obstructive sleep apnea?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What is the difference between central sleep apnea and regular apnea?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you please describe sleep apnea, and how is it diagnosed in children?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Are there alternative methods for treating sleep apnea in children that don't require surgery?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
In children, is apnea something that would happen all night long? Or just during specific sleep cycles?
How to tell if my son has sleep apnea?
What does central sleep apnea syndrome mean?
If I have central sleep apnea will a mad help?
What are the different kinds of sleep apnea in children?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
