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Can asthma in a kid lead to sleep apnea?
16 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Not really: Asthma, in children or adults, does not cause sleep apnea, but obstructive sleep apnea can trigger nocturnal asthma attacks. Therefore, any suspicion of osa in an asthmatic patient warrants a thorough work up.
Answered 11/7/2015
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Not usually: Sleep apnea is caused by multiple reasons. Asthma is not one of them.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: Have them check for adenoid and tonsil and possible remove them.
Answered 9/10/2013
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No: Asthma per se does not cause sleep apnea. However obstruction in the upper airways including tonsillar/adenoid enlargement or significant nasal obstruction may.
Answered 10/24/2017
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