Teenagers live busy lives. Between school, after-school jobs and time with friends, it may seem that most teenagers have no time for sleep. People need more sleep during the teenage years than they do as younger children or adults. According to MayoClinic.com, teenagers need at least nine hours of sleep a night, but most only get about six. The lack of sleep could be due to a … [Read more...] about Teen Sleep Problems
Search Results for: obstructive sleep
Sleep Disturbance in Children
Some children sleep soundly from the moment their heads hit the pillow until the sun peeks through their window the next day, but others' nights are filled with the fitful waking associated with sleep disturbances. If your child seems unable to make it through a night without the occasional wake up, consider what factors may be leading him to lose out on sleep as well as what … [Read more...] about Sleep Disturbance in Children
Toddler Sleep Disorders
A toddler's sleep problems may not necessarily be due to a physiological disorder. In fact, a child is more likely to have a difficult time sleeping when a regular bedtime routine is not followed. Many infants and young toddlers simply need time to develop a good sleeping pattern. Because toddlers continue to spend more time in light REM sleep than older children, they tend to … [Read more...] about Toddler Sleep Disorders
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea in Children
Sleep apnea in children is classified as either obstructive (caused by an obstruction), central or mixed. Central sleep apnea has a neurological cause, while mixed means that the apnea is caused by an obstruction and by a problem in the brain. Obstructive sleep apnea is by far the most common, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association, affecting up to 3 percent of … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Sleep Apnea in Children
How to Stop Snoring & Sleep Apnea
You may think that snoring disturbs the people who do not snore more than it disturbs the snorer, and you would be partially right. When your bed partner keeps you up or wakes you up because of his loud snoring, it seems like you are the only one who is bothered. In a snoring situation, this is probably true, but it is not so with sleep apnea, which is a potentially serious … [Read more...] about How to Stop Snoring & Sleep Apnea