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Pediatric Sleep Services in Meridian

Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Meridian Pediatric Sleep Medicine specializes in treating children ages six and up with sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. Our center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and equipped to diagnose and treat a range of pediatric sleep issues.

Anderson Regional Sleep Disorders Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Undiagnosed children with sleep apnea run the risk of having behavioral, adaptive and learning problems

Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in children requires a visit to an expert physician

Several pediatric sleep disorder treatment options may include an adenotonsillectomy followed by CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy, if required

We Work with Children Ages Six & Up

Meridian Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Children with sleep apnea are often diagnosed with other disorders because they don’t fit the typical patient profile. These children run the risk of having behavioral, adaptive and learning problems.

Accredited Center for Pediatric Treatment Anderson Regional Sleep Disorders Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as an approved treatment facility for children ages six and above.

Symptoms of a Pediatric Sleep Disorder

Treatment Options

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As many as 25 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD may actually have symptoms of sleep apnea, and their learning and behavioral problems are instead related to poor/fragmented sleep.

Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in children requires a visit to an expert physician. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening if these symptoms are present:

Restless sleeping
Loud snoring
Bed wetting
ADD and/or ADHD
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Mouth breathing
Night sweats
Hyperactivity
Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
Poor growth or overweight
Failure to thrive
Witnessed apneas or suspension of breathing

Several pediatric sleep disorder treatment options are available at Anderson, which may include an adenotonsillectomy followed by CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy, if required.

For more information, call 601.553.6491

If you are concerned with your child’s sleep behavior, get them screened