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Infant Sleep Apnea
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Infant Sleep Apnea
by kbelvill, Dec 13, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Dr.
I have 2 children and prenate with my 3rd. When my first child was born she was not breathing completely on her own, and was later diagnosed with sleep apnea. When I was pregnate with my 2nd child they said he would more than likely have sleep apnea also, but he was as healthy as can be. What causes sleep apnea in babies, and what are the chances of my 3rd child having it?
Thank you.
I have 2 children and prenate with my 3rd. When my first child was born she was not breathing completely on her own, and was later diagnosed with sleep apnea. When I was pregnate with my 2nd child they said he would more than likely have sleep apnea also, but he was as healthy as can be. What causes sleep apnea in babies, and what are the chances of my 3rd child having it?
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Dec 18, 2001 12:00AM
, Dec 18, 2001 12:00AM
In babies it is more likely for enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids (adenoids) to be a cause of sleep apnea. Please continue to work closely with the doctors who know your first child, since they are in a better position to discuss the potential outcome of your current pregnancy. Please check with your local Children’s Hospital for a pediatric sleep center, which may be able to help you further.
