I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children.
As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population, it is actually the size of their airway, especially the tonsils and adenoids...
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I have high blood pressure, but I do not know the cause. I have been feeling like my heart is pumping way too hard sometimes for no reason.... Read more »
So we’ve heard the old wives’ tale about how getting our daily dose of vitamin C is good for staving off a cold, but did you that this... Read more »
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A two-year study has found that a new drug called Brilinta reduces heart patients' chances of dying by more than 20 percent compared to the standard... Read more »
According to a new study, heart attack patients who are in need of emergency procedures are less likely to die or suffer further serious cardiac... Read more »
A patient wants to know if the steroid prednisone can cause the heart to skip beats. Experts from the Mayo Clinic say that skipped beats can be... Read more »
A diet rich in Mediterranean foods may be better for your heart than even a low-fat diet, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal... Read more »
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