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A 34-year-old female asked:

My kindergartener gets 11 hrs of sleep but she still struggles to wake for school. she has no health issues & is physically fit. is this normal?

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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered

Family Medicine 59 years experience

11hour of sleep 5 yr: As long as she has no other symptoms to suggest sleep apnea, like loud snoring, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, there is no problem.11 hours sleep is just about right.

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