My child is snoring, should I be concerned?
Snoring in children is something that should be assessed by a healthcare provider. It may be innocent and related to illness or allergies if it is a rare occurrence. However, if this is a more consistent habit, it could be a symptom of something more dangerous such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs when a person’s normal breathing is interrupted while sleeping. It is a severe sleep disorder, and in some cases, breathing sometimes stops hundreds of times during the night. This lack of breath means that the brain and other areas of the body may not be getting enough oxygen.