{"id":65,"date":"2019-12-10T18:40:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T18:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2020-01-08T18:42:29","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T18:42:29","slug":"obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-powell-and-secondhand-smoke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/10\/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-powell-and-secondhand-smoke\/","title":{"rendered":"How Secondhand Smoke May Increase a Child\u2019s Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you smoke or use tobacco, you know smoking is bad\nfor your health. You also know that secondhand smoke can be just as bad. When\ncombined with an individual who has difficulty sleeping at night, this can be a\nrecipe for disaster, especially in the youngest population. Smoking has serious\nconsequences and when children are exposed to those who use tobacco, their risk\nfor obstructive\nsleep apnea in Powell<\/a> increases. Read on to find out how this is possible\nand what you can do to prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Secondhand Smoke: How it Increases the Risk for OSA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is estimated that close to 15% of children have some form\nof sleep apnea, and around 90% of the cases are misdiagnosed. While obstructive\nsleep apnea (OSA) is considerably lower in children as opposed to snoring, a\nrecent study by the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology\nsuggests that children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have OSA and who were\nexposed to secondhand smoke may have a higher risk of obstructive apnea\nhypopnea index (OAHI). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a child is around someone who smokes, their nasal and\nthroat passages are negatively affected, making it more difficult for them to\nsleep soundly at night. With OSA, a blockage forms in the throat and causes the\nindividual to wake often gasping for air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the research is limited on secondhand smoke and OSA in\nchildren, it\u2019s safe to say that limiting their exposure will do nothing but\nhelp them breathe better and achieve a better night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prevent It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child is suffering from OSA, it\u2019s important that you\ndo not ignore the warning signs, some of which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n