A person of any age can suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from OSA, with 80% of the moderate to severe cases undiagnosed.
Signs and Symptoms of OSA
Signs and symptoms of OSA are different among children and adults.
Adults
- Snoring
- Cessation of breathing while sleeping
- Gasping in sleep
- Mouth breathing
- Increase heart rate and/or blood pressure
- Night sweats
- Heartburn
- Fatigue
- Trouble concentrating
- Frequent headaches
Children
OSA in children shares the symptomology of other common disorders, such as ADHD. Often times, children are misdiagnosed with a behavioral disorder when they might have OSA.
- Mouth breathing
- Poor concentration
- Mood changes
- Sleepiness during the day, random bursts of energy at bedtime
- Bedwetting
- Snoring
- Night terrors
- Restless sleep
- Teeth grinding
