Respiratory Sleep Associates has several years experience in treating children with Sleep Disordered Breathing, and Respiratory Diseases We specialize in suppling equipment that is specific to pediatric patients.
We have a wide variety of CPAP masks designed for the pediatric patient.
We stock nebulizers, spacer, and Asthma kits. Detailed patient and parent education regarding repiratory diseases.
Pediatric Sleep Apnea
About Pediatric Sleep ApneaPediatric OSA typically differs from adult OSA in several ways. Young children often only have short apneas or episodes of partial upper airway obstruction that lead to frequent arousals from sleep. Habitual snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, bed-wetting, feeling unrefreshed upon awakening, daytime inattentiveness, mood swings, and hyperactivity are common symptoms of pediatric OSA. Read more about symptoms of pediatric sleep apnea.
Pediatric OSA is often due to enlarged adenoids or tonsils, though other conditions, such as muscle weakness, obesity and craniofacial abnormalities, can also put a child at risk. Read more about risk factors of pediatric sleep apnea.