Archive for April 26th, 2009

April 26 2009

Sleep Disorders in Children: Under-diagnosed and Under-treated

Sleep Disorders in Children: Under-diagnosed and Under-treated

A lot of attention has been focused on diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults, and rightly so. But in all this excitement and interest, we have lost sight of our children. Children are also affected by sleep disorders, including those commonly found in adults, such as snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than two-thirds of children in A

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