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Apnea
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Discusses obstructive, central, and mixed sleep apnea in children. Describes conditions related to apnea, including 'apparent life-threatening events' (ALTE), apnea of prematurity, and apnea of infancy. Explains what parents can do if they suspect their child has apnea.
- Source: KidsHealth
- From: International resource
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Apnea in premature babies
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Explains what apnea is and the causes. Describes methods of treatments and signs indicating that a baby is ready to go home from the hospital.
- Source: Hospital for Sick Children (HSC)
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Are you getting enough zzzz's?
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Stresses the importance of getting the optimum hours of sleep and warns of the consequences of sleep deprivation. Examines various causes of sleeplessness and offers suggestions for combating the problem.
- Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
- From: Magazine feature of the month: archives
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Asleep at the wheel?
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Lists the danger signs of drowsy drivers. Describes sleep apnea symptoms and treatment, and gives tips for safe driving. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Lung Association of Saskatchewan
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Canadian Sleep Society
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The Society is a non-profit organization that works to improve the sleep health of all Canadians. Provides information and educational resources about sleep disorders and sleep habits to both professionals and the general public.
- Source: Canadian Sleep Society
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Caring for the stroke survivor with sleep apnea
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Provides an overview of sleep apnea and the negative impact that it has on health. Discusses the use and importance of positive airway pressure (PAP) to help stroke survivors manage this condition.
- Source: Stroke Survivors Association of Ottawa
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Children & sleep apnea
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Describes common symptoms of sleep apnea in children and suggests when to consult a doctor.
- Source: Canadian Lung Association
- From: Sleep apnea
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Children and sleep - snoring in children
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Discusses the prevalence and causes of snoring in kids. Describes obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes snoring. Lists the daytime and nighttime symptoms of sleep apnea in children, and tells parents how to get help.
- Source: National Sleep Foundation (USA)
- From: International resource
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Children and sleep: children, obesity, and sleep
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Explains how overweight children have an increased risk of developing sleep apnea. Describes symptoms of this disease, and provides tips for parents to help their child get sufficient sleep and maintain a healthy body weight.
- Source: National Sleep Foundation (USA)
- From: International resource
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Does your child snore?
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Describes the symptoms of sleep apnea in children. Explains what causes apnea in kids and how parents can find treatment.
- Source: KidsHealth
- From: International resource
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