APNEA, INFANTILE

Apnea, Infantile signs and symptoms may include the following:

• Pause in breathing
• Restlessness
• Snorting, coughing or stifling
• Mouth breathing
• Bed wetting
• Sleep fear
• Participating poorly in school
• Having trouble regarding focus
• Poor weight
• Hyperactive personality

DIAGNOSIS

To diagnose infantile apnea, the doctor will survey your infant’s symptoms and medical history and do a physical exam. He or she may request for a few tests to analyze your child’s condition.

Tests may include:

• Polysomnogram– Utilizes sensors connected to the body of your child to record brain wave movement, breathing, oxygen levels as well as the muscle action while sleeping
• Oximetry– In the event that obstructive sleep apnea is suspected and polysomnogram isn’t available, this medium-term recording of oxygen levels may help make the diagnosis
• Electrocardiogram– Makes use of sensor patches with wires joined  measuring the electrical driving forces that are radiated by your child’s Specialists may utilize this test to decide whether your kid has a fundamental heart condition

TREATMENT

Your specialist will work with you to locate the most suitable treatment for your infantile apnea.

Treatment may include:

• Medicationssuch as topical nasal steroids, for example, fluticasone and budesonide, may ease  apnea symptoms for a few children with obstructive sleep For children with hypersensitivities, montelukast  may help relieve symptoms when utilized alone, or with nasal steroids.
• Removal of the tonsils and adenoids
• Positive airway pressure therapymakes use of small machines that gently blow air through a tube and mask that is attached to your child’s nose, and mouth. The machine sends air pressure into the back of your child’s throat to keep your child’s airway open.
• Oral apparatuses