Sleep Disordered Breathing affects over 90% of children worldwide…
Help us learn more about the epidemic
At Kidlet, we’re looking to our community to help us better understand the signs and symptoms children experience every day. Although we have decades of research behind us, we want to hear from the source… YOU!
Did You Know?
Children who struggle to breathe properly during sleep, a condition known as sleep-disordered breathing, often have interrupted sleep and may experience episodes of sleepwalking and talking without being fully awake. This can happen because their sleep is constantly disrupted, making it harder to get deep rest.
Sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder in children, involves pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to frequent disturbances in their rest. Factors like small jaw development, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, obesity, or certain medical conditions can contribute to this problem. Symptoms may include snoring, gasping for air during sleep, restlessness, and daytime sleepiness.
Getting the right diagnosis and treatment is important to improve sleep quality and reduce the risk of sleepwalking and talking episodes.