{"id":153,"date":"2022-01-06T21:42:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collincountyent.fm1.dev\/ent\/pediatric-snoring\/"},"modified":"2023-09-11T21:32:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T21:32:27","slug":"pediatric-snoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/ent\/pediatric-snoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Child Can Have a Restful Night with Treatment for Pediatric Snoring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Why Do Children Snore?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Snoring occurs as a result of blockages in the airways behind the throat. As the child inhales or exhales, tissue around the airway vibrates and creates the sounds we associate with snoring. Some of the most frequent causes of snoring in children are large or swollen tonsils and adenoids, obesity, congestion, allergies, asthma and exposure to secondhand smoke.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Snoring Can Lead to Complications for Children\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Fatigue from lack of sleep can lead to difficulty focusing and attention deficit disorders in some children. Additionally, children who snore are at risk for health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and lung disorders. Snoring can lead to increased urine production at night, which often results in bedwetting.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Is Child Sleep Apnea?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Our ENT will work with your family to create a customized treatment plan based on your child\u2019s needs. The next steps will depend on what\u2019s causing the snoring. In cases of overgrown adenoids or tonsils, surgery to remove them to increase airflow may be recommended. Other options include Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices or mouth guards.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>A good night\u2019s sleep is important for everyone, but it\u2019s especially valuable for children since they are still growing. One way sleep may be interrupted is through snoring. Occasional snoring isn\u2019t often a cause for concern, but if your child snores severely or every night, it\u2019s a good idea to consult with a <a href=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/ent\/\">doctor who specializes in sleep disorders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Children Snore?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Snoring occurs as a result of blockages in the airways behind the throat. As the child inhales or exhales, tissue around the airway vibrates and creates the sounds we associate with snoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most frequent causes of snoring in children are large or swollen tonsils and adenoids, obesity, congestion, allergies, asthma and exposure to secondhand smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/child-snoring.jpeg\" alt=\"Child sleeping in bed with a teddy bear tucked under their arm\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" style=\"width:300px\" width=\"300\" title=\"Pediatric-snoring-treatment\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Common is Pediatric Snoring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is estimated that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26862503\/\">10% of children snore<\/a> regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snoring Can Lead to Complications for Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fatigue from lack of sleep can lead to difficulty focusing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2020.00003\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attention deficit disorders<\/a> in some children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, children who snore are at risk for health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and lung disorders. Snoring can lead to increased urine production at night, which often results in bedwetting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Child Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obstructive sleep apnea is a more severe type of snoring that leads to consistent lapses in a child\u2019s breathing while asleep. This condition can cause multiple health concerns, including fragmented sleep, which occurs when a person frequently wakes up during a sleep cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary snoring, also called simple or habitual snoring, refers to instances when a child snores more often than two times per week but is not associated with any other health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Doctors Treat Pediatric Snoring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our ENT will work with your family to create a customized treatment plan based on your child\u2019s needs. The next steps will depend on what\u2019s causing the snoring. In cases of overgrown adenoids or tonsils, surgery to remove them to increase airflow may be recommended. Other options include Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices or mouth guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also helpful to ensure that your child practices proper sleep hygiene, which includes their sleep environment and habits. Creating a regular sleep schedule, along with reducing light exposure and screen time before bed, are important steps to take. If you\u2019re concerned about your child\u2019s snoring, Collin County ENT is here to help. We\u2019ll work together to make sure your child gets a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\"><svg class=\"content-cta-bg-triangle\" width=\"120\" height=\"154\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 154\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M0 154V0H120L0 154Z\" fill=\"#375A86\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<div class=\"content-cta-container\">Call Collin County ENT at <a href=\"tel:+19725964005\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(972) 596-4005<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good night\u2019s sleep is important for everyone, but it\u2019s especially valuable for children since they are still growing. One way sleep may be interrupted is through snoring. Occasional snoring isn\u2019t often a cause for concern, but if your child snores severely or every night, it\u2019s a good idea to consult with a . 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