Pediatric sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder in children that causes the child to stop breathing while sleeping. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, 1 to 4 percent of U.S. children suffer from sleep apnea. Although the age of children who have the condition varies, the most common age during which it occurs is between 2 and 8 years old. Two versions of sleep apnea occur in children and infants. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type. This typically occurs because of a blockage in the airway. On the other hand, central sleep apnea develops when the section of the child’s ..read more

Tens of thousands of people are taping their mouths closed each night before bed. But before you start thinking this has to be some sort of fad from the pages of a kinky novel… It’s for a better night’s sleep—and better health. Nose breathing, it turns out, is almost as important as the air you breathe. Wondering why? Here are three very good reasons. (Plus, an exercise to get your nose back in on the action.) Nose Breathing Can Reduce Your Risk of Colds Your nose, though beautiful, is no ornament. It’s your first defense against viruses and bacteria—but only when you breathe through it. The ..read more