Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition caused by air passages becoming narrowed or blocked during sleep. Learn about lifestyle changes that can help and when to get medical care.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that causes a child to briefly stop breathing while sleeping. It happens because of a blockage in the upper airway. The pause in breathing may occur many times in a night, disrupting the child’s sleep.
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders.
