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Children & Snoring

Posted by Pro2 on
Child SmilingOn August 27, 2012 the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new recommendations for primary care practitioners regarding the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children and adolescents.

The new recommendations include the following:
- All children and adolescents should be screened for snoring
- A sleep study should be performed if the child or adolescent snores and presents symptoms or signs of OSAS
- If the child has enlarged tonsils, the first line of treatment is to have them removed
- If tonsils cannot be removed or are ineffective in treatment, then CPAP should be attempted
- Weight loss is also recommended for children and adolescents who are overweight or obese

If your child snores, it's important to discuss his or her condition with your child's primary care practitioner. Click here to read the full list of recommendations released.

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