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Can children have sleep apnea? Are there any signs of it?

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
POSTED BY Cleveland Clinic

Yes, indeed, children can experience sleep apnea. It has been reported that 2 of 100 children in elementary or middle school have sleep apnea. The most important sign to look for is habitual snoring at night. You may also notice breathing pauses, snorting, gasping, a dry mouth, sweating, and catching ...

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Yes, indeed, children can experience sleep apnea. It has been reported that 2 of 100 children in elementary or middle school have sleep apnea. The most important sign to look for is habitual snoring at night. You may also notice breathing pauses, snorting, gasping, a dry mouth, sweating, and catching of breath at night. During the day, the children may be tired, cranky, and out of focus or may have problems with school performance.

Children with some syndromes (such as Down syndrome) are particularly at risk as are obese children without any syndromes. Also at risk are children with neuromuscular disorders, abnormalities of the face and jaw, and large tonsils and adenoids. "At risk" does not mean they will get sleep apnea but that they should be screened for it.

Learn more about sleep apnea in children and its signs.

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