Apnea Monitoring
For Infants With Sleep Apnea Monitor Provides More Than Just Peace of Mind

Apnea monitoring is important for patients who are suffering from this obstructive disease. A sleep apnea monitor is often used with an infant who may be at risk for SIDS.  The monitoring of the infant is important to ensure the safety of the child.  An infant who suffers from sleep apnea is at greater risk of SIDS.  An apnea monitor may be prescribed for the child in order to determine if the child does stop breathing due to an obstructive disorder.  After monitoring has occurred, treatment will begin.  Treatment for sleep apnea will often be a CPAP machine, which will add air pressure to the windpipe, alleviating the obstructive effects of the problem.  The pressure from the air will open up the airway and allow the child to breath appropriately.

Often children who have sleep apnea will grow out of it as they develop though life.  However, in order to reduce the risk of SIDS in an infant, continual monitoring and pressure treatment for the obstructive issue with a CPAP is very important.  SIDS is a fatal disease and if a child is at risk for it, a physician should pressure the parents to ensure they use a monitor and CPAP if appropriate.  The child will have a much less risk of a fatality with monitoring and treatment occurs.

A physician can prescribe a monitor for a child who is at risk or if apnea is present.  The cost of the monitor is usually covered by most insurance plans so there will not be a lot of out of pocket expense and it could very well save the life of the child.  Continual monitoring and regular check ups of the child will help determine if the treatment is needed in the future.  With development, the child may eventually not need to use the treatment at all and the risk will eventually go away.  If you notice your child has sleeping difficulties or trouble breathing, contact your physician as soon as possible.

Also See: Baby Sleep Apnea

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