Who Is At Risk For Sleep Apnea?
Monday, April 27th, 2009A number of factors put children at risk for sleep apnea. These include:
Tonsils and adenoids. As mentioned earlier, most children with sleep apnea have enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids. Once the muscles in the neck relax during sleep, the big tonsils or adenoids block the airway and impede breathing.
Illness. Children with frequent ear infections, [...]