Sleep Disordered Breathing
for Children

Your kids may suffer from Sleep Disordered Breathing in which your child’s breathing is completely or partially blocked during sleep. This is a serious condition and it may happen several times a night during sleep. There are some basic differences between Sleep Disordered Breathing in Kids and in adults. Adults who are suffering from Sleep Disordered Breathing may have daytime sleepiness. However, kids are more likely to have behavioral problems. Early diagnosis and proper treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing for Children are important to prevent certain complications.

During night, symptoms of pediatric sleep disordered breathing might include:

• Snoring and disturbed sleep
• Pauses in breathing
• Restless sleep
• Snorting, coughing or choking.

• Mouth breathing
• Nighttime sweating
• Urine at bed
• Bad dreams