{"id":159,"date":"2019-10-10T17:18:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T17:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/?p=159"},"modified":"2019-11-15T17:21:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T17:21:32","slug":"discover-why-its-necessary-to-treat-children-with-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/discover-why-its-necessary-to-treat-children-with-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Why It\u2019s Necessary to Treat Children with Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_145733409__1573836635_12774.jpg\" alt=\"a little girl asleep with her mouth open\" class=\"wp-image-160\" width=\"304\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_145733409__1573836635_12774.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_145733409__1573836635_12774-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_145733409__1573836635_12774-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep apnea is a common problem for millions of Americans,\nbut if you think it\u2019s only occurring in adults, you\u2019re wrong. Each year, more\nand more children are being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but\nit can be difficult finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/our-services.html\">pediatric dentist<\/a> who\ntreats this type of disorder. If you want to make your practice stand out among\nthe rest, find out why you should invest in helping the youngest members of our\nsociety achieve better rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pediatric OSA is when a child experiences a blockage in\ntheir upper airway while asleep. It can last for more than two respiratory\ncycles and lead to pauses in breathing or shallow breathing, both of which can\ncause a child to wake up suddenly throughout the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can OSA Negatively Affect Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from being unable to get sufficient rest, children\nbetween the ages of 2 and 7 who are most likely to develop OSA can experience\nlong-term effects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD)<\/li><li>Failure to thrive<\/li><li>Poor academic performance in school<\/li><li>Increase in blood pressure<\/li><li>Arrhythmias<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can a Pediatric Dentist Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is estimated that around 30% of pediatric dentists don\u2019t\nscreen for OSA, and those who do, only 40% said they screen all patients. What\u2019s\neven more unfortunate is that nearly 72% of pediatric dentists feel\nuncomfortable doing it, so what can you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By taking the time to learn more about sleep apnea in\nchildren, you can better educate yourself and find ways to incorporate this\ntype of treatment into your practice. A pediatric dentist has the ability to\nscreen for OSA by examining a child\u2019s tonsils during a regular examination. If\nenlarged, you can refer them to a primary care doctor or sleep specialist. The\nsooner you are able to identify a potential cause for sleep apnea, the better\noff the child will be in finding a solution that offers relief and rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treating children with sleep apnea is necessary to prevent\nthe problem from continuing into adulthood and causing additional, more severe health-related\nproblems (i.e. heart attack, stroke). Apart from finding courses and conferences\nthat are dedicated to pediatric dentists and the treatment of OSA, it would\nalso be beneficial once you begin seeing patients to provide the parents with\nvaluable information, so they can take better care of their child at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although we assume sleep apnea is only found in adults, that\u2019s\nsimply not the case; however, with your commitment to treating young patients\nwith OSA, it will help you stand out from the crowd. If you\u2019re interested in\nincorporating pediatric OSA into your practice as an available service, make\nsure to speak with a billing company like Brady Billing to handle all your\ninsurance billing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Brady Billing<br><\/strong>We specialize in dental offices that provide sleep medicine services and offer billing services for dentist offices throughout the country. By offering a range of billing services, we can assist in answering your questions and providing a complimentary consultation to discuss available services. To find out how we can help you, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(844) 424-5548<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep apnea is a common problem for millions of Americans, but if you think it\u2019s only occurring in adults, you\u2019re wrong. Each year, more and more children are being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but it can be difficult finding a pediatric dentist who treats this type of disorder. 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