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In children, is apnea something that would happen all night long? or just during specific sleep cycles?
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All night: But apnea as in adults is worse in REM sleep stage.
Answered 5/27/2015
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Apnea is: the cessation of breathing (for 20 seconds or more according to most current guidelines). If true apnea occurs it will often be associated with cyanosis (blue discoloration of skin). This is not normal and should prompt immediate medical attention. Some newborns/infants will have brief breathing pauses (
Answered 11/27/2017
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