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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

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Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Questions About Sleep Problems

By Allen Blaivas, M.D. Health Expert
Question:
I am a parent of a teenager. What are some signs that I should be aware of to determine if my teen has a sleep disorder?

Answer:
This is a very important question and it provides a good opportunity to address sleep in adolescents. I will review some common sleep problems that occur particularly in teens, and hope that this will give you enough information to determine if your child has a sleep disorder.

Firstly, we need to review certain changes in sleep behavior that occur with puber... Read more »

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...I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children.   As we... Read more »

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