Obstructive sleep apnea in normal kids is virtually always caused by swollen tonsils (hypertrophic). These youngsters will exhibit the characteristic sleeping patterns of sleep apnea. They have chronic loud snoring, regular pauses with breathing at night, nightmares, restless sleep, regular awakening from sleep and bedwetting (enuresis). During the daytime, these children are mouth breathers along with the possibility of excessive sleep during the day, and poor school performance.

Different more rare causes of sleep apnea include any congenital (present from birth) or acquired cause of upper air passage obstruction.

The treatment of obstructive sleep apnea is directed to the cause of the obstruction.

As noted above, many cases of obstructive sleep apnea in kids is caused by enlarged tonsils (tonsilla adenoidea). Surgical treatments are consequently directed to what is causing the obstruction. In the case of enlarged tonsils (tonsilla adenoidea), tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is usually successful in relieving the problem. If the problem is not the tonsils and adenoids, the cause of the blockage must be determined.

For instance, surgery of the jaw might be needed. In some cases, even a tracheostomy is necessary. Non-surgical therapies include oral prostheses (difficult in youngsters), medications (stimulants, steroids), and weight reduction.

In virtually every case of obstructive sleep apnea in kids who do not have unusual anatomic problems, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is a safe and effective treatment, and is highly recommended.  You may also need to look into LAUP Laser Surgery.  forrfff