{"id":228,"date":"2021-04-14T18:34:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T18:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2021-04-28T19:05:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T19:05:09","slug":"can-secondhand-smoke-cause-sleep-apnea-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/can-secondhand-smoke-cause-sleep-apnea-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Secondhand Smoke Cause Sleep Apnea in Children?"},"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\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_116575157__1619574175_42536.jpg\" alt=\"an image of an adult hand holding a cigarette and a child\u2019s hand on their wrist\" class=\"wp-image-229\" width=\"309\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_116575157__1619574175_42536.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_116575157__1619574175_42536-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_116575157__1619574175_42536-768x486.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep apnea isn\u2019t only a problem in adults. In fact, more\nand more children are experiencing problems associated with the inability to\nbreathe and get a restful night\u2019s sleep on a regular basis. While the rate of\nobesity is increasing rapidly in children, there is another factor that may be\ncausing younger generations to suffer from sleep apnea \u2013 secondhand smoke. As a\nprofessional who offers dental sleep medicine, consider how a third-party\nbilling company can assist when treating younger patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secondhand Smoke and Children: Does it Cause Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A study in the International Journal of Pediatric\nOtorhinolaryngology found that exposure to secondhand smoke drastically increases\nthe potential for children between the ages of 3 and 18 to suffer from\nobstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although there seems to be little research as to\nwhy there is a connection between the two, it\u2019s not hard to grasp the\nrealization that smoking inhibits a person\u2019s ability to breathe normally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secondhand smoke is a culprit for many of the health problems\nsuffered by nonsmokers. When children are exposed, it raises the risk of not\nonly OSA but also asthma and respiratory infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Tell if a Child is Experiencing Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it is a parent, grandparent, or another individual\nwho smokes and is often around a child, the signs of sleep apnea are not always\nobvious to non-medical individuals. As a dentist, your discussions with parents\nand their children as well as the examinations you perform can help to identify\nif a child is suffering from OSA as a result of secondhand smoke. A few of the\nmost common indicators include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Feeling fatigued throughout the day<\/li><li>Difficulty paying attention<\/li><li>Chronic snoring<\/li><li>Ceased breathing at night<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While only a guardian can tell you if their child is not\nbreathing properly at night or snores when they are sleeping, you as the\ndentist can tell if the young patient appears fatigued or is struggling to pay\nattention during the appointment. Once you have more information about the guardian\u2019s\nhabits or those living in the same household, you will be able to provide a\nmore thorough recommendation for treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Third-Party Medical Billing Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without the help of a third-party billing company, you and\nyour staff may find that the time spent looking for answers as to why a child\nis suffering from OSA is minimal. When attempting to juggle the patient\ncaseload and correspondence with medical insurance, it can become a daunting\ntask that often leaves clients feeling overlook or disregarded. This is why\nbringing in a third-party billing team can be the most effective way to care\nfor your patients, ensure they receive proper treatment, and continue to positively\ngrow your practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Brady Billing, we can make receiving approval for a\nchild\u2019s OSA treatment quick and easy, allowing them to start breathing easier\nand resting better. By using the insurance provided by the guardian (that covers\nthe child), we can move through our process to ensure all parties get the\ndesired results, and you continue to maintain your role as a trusted dental\nsleep medicine professional in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Brady Billing<br>\n<\/strong>We specialize in dental offices that provide sleep medicine services and\noffer billing services for dentist offices throughout the country. By offering\na range of billing services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/about-us.html\">Brady Billing<\/a> can assist\nin answering your questions and providing a complimentary consultation to\ndiscuss 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 isn\u2019t only a problem in adults. In fact, more and more children are experiencing problems associated with the inability to breathe and get a restful night\u2019s sleep on a regular basis. 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