Children who have OSA usually snore heavily and find it very difficult to breathe when they are sleeping the pattern of breathing during sleep is abnormal. However, these symptoms do not occur when the children are awake.
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Children who have OSA usually snore heavily and find it very difficult to breathe when they are sleeping the pattern of breathing during sleep is abnormal. However, these symptoms do not occur when the children are awake.
Considered as the most efficient and effective method for diagnosing OSA, Polysomnography (Sleep Study) monitors the patient’s sleeping throughout the night. With this method, the children are required to stay in the hospital overnight with parents and technician/nurses observing their breathing. During 6–8 hours of sleeping, the Polysomnography records every signal through electrodes placed on the body. This method is completely pain-free and the results indicate whether or not the child has a blockage in the respiratory system and can also be used to assess the severity of OSA.
Breathing stops while sleeping leads to a decrease of oxygen in the bloodstream. Failure to cope with this condition in its early stages will impact the function of the brain, memorization, and concentration. The development of the brain and performance at school suffer as a result. In serious cases, OSA can result in the overworking of the heart and even heart failure which can be fatal.
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