10% of children suffer from breathing problems during sleep, the most serious of which is interruption of breathing. The severity of this disease is concentrated in the difficulty of diagnosing it, especially in children. Its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases, such as hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. It also causes a lot of behavioral problems, including hyperactivity, aggressive behavior, inability to complete tasks, feeling sleepy, all indicative of sleep apnea in children, so an examination must be done to diagnose sleep apnea before a child is diagnosed with hyperactivity disorder And lack of attention.
As for the diagnosis of apnea, it is necessary to spend the night under medical supervision.
The most effective treatment according to experts is a device known as CRAP that helps pump air to open the airways and is applied as a mask to the face
Untreated, the problem has consequences. It may cause sleep apnea and growth retardation in children in addition to high blood pressure and heart disease.
