When you think of a person with sleep apnea, you likely picture an adult male who is overweight. The truth is that sleep apnea affects a much wider pool of people, and they aren’t just adults. Children also suffer from sleep disorders, like sleep-disordered breathing. When they aren’t getting the quality sleep they need at night, it’s nearly impossible to thrive during the day. Continue reading to learn more about sleep apnea in children and pediatric airway development.
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