If tonsils become enlarged and cause obstructive sleep apnea, they may be surgically removed. Read about tonsillectomy.
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.
Children undergoing an adenoidectomy with obstructive sleep apnea require extra attention following surgery. Read about adenoidectomy and recovery.
Adenoids are located behind the nose on the back wall of the nasal cavity. Find out about the signs and symptoms of enlarged adenoids and what you can do to help.
Learn how positive airway pressure helps treat obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.
Tonsils and adenoids may be removed if they become enlarged. Read about surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids and how to help your child recover.
Find information about common problems such as ear infections, strep throat, croup and nosebleeds. Also learn about cochlear implants, choanal atresia, adenoid surgery and tonsillectomy.
Sleep studies assess what is disrupting your child's sleep. Find out how to prepare your child, what to bring and what to expect during a sleep study.
During cancer treatment, your sleep might be affected by noise when staying in the hospital, or because you are stressed or in pain. Learn about what happens when you don't get enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems.
A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child.
Learn about oxygen saturation monitoring, a diagnostic test that measures oxygen in a child's blood. A test may indicate a need for oxygen therapy.
Obesity leads to a range of short- and long-term medical complications. Learn about the possible medical complications.
Learn how sleep improves brain function and mental health and how much sleep your child needs each night.
Sleep is a very important part of your mental and physical health. Check out the guided meditations on this page to help you fall asleep.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.
The most common sleep problem in teens and adults is insomnia (not being able to sleep). Learn more about what insomnia is and find out what causes it.
Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if taken exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your child's health-care team to prevent overdose.
Getting enough sleep is an important part of having healthy sleep habits and coping with pain. Find tips for creating a sleep schedule to help you get enough sleep.
Learn about some of the things that can get in the way of healthy sleep, including caffeine and medications.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lorazepam. This information sheet explains what lorazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called chloral hydrate. This information sheet explains what chloral hydrate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when she takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called clobazam. This information sheet explains what clobazam does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about how long the average person should sleep, what happens when you sleep and why sleep is important.
