Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
657236 tn?1224723091

Central Sleep Apnea

Hi My young daughter was diagnosed with Central Sleep Apnea........ We  Have had her on Oxygen therapy, of which it helped to settle the apnea down some. She's still having episodes and at the moment theyre bad enough to fully wake her and she finds it difficult to settle back to sleep.... She is almost 7 and i am wondering  do you have any ideas to help her?
4 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
657236 tn?1224723091
Thankyou, I will take ur advice on board.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
There's a long list of medical conditions that's associated with central sleep apnea. In older adults, heart failure is the main one. That would be unusual at your daughter's age, but worth ruling out. There are also various neurologic conditions that can cause central sleep apnea as well. Talk to your sleep doctor and get a neurologist involved.
Helpful - 0
657236 tn?1224723091
No she doesnt have obstructive............ all her sleep studies have shown is the Central Sleep Apnea and the occasional Mixed apnea........ she also has pradoxical breathing patterns............ she doesnt snore........ shes had EEGs done and they came up clear for seizure activity as a cause for the Central....... all the tests have not shown wats causing it......ty for ur help tho...... much appreciated
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Central sleep apnea is unusual in young children, but it can occur. Did her sleep study show that she had obstructive episodes as well? What you're describing sounds more like obstructive sleep apnea. Sometimes, if you have both, treating the obstructive part can help the central apneas. Rarely, neurologic conditions can cause central sleep apnea, so maybe seeing a neurologist is an option later if her condition does not improve. Talk to your sleep doctor about it, as he or she knows all the details of the sleep study. Good luck.
Helpful - 0

You are reading content posted in the Sleep Apnea / Disorders Forum

Popular Resources
Healing home remedies for common ailments
Dr. Steven Park reveals 5 reasons why breathing through your nose could change your life
Want to wake up rested and refreshed?
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.