In the UK a recent poll suggested 1 in 3 of us actually snore, with Coventry coming out on top with 90% of Coventry residents suffering from snoring.
Therefore why should snoring be at limited to the adult population? In fact on average 3 -12 % of children of preschool age actually do snore.
These children in general do not suffer from other symptoms.
Some statistics have shown that approximately 2% of children suffer from sleep apnea.
Recently this condition is being recognised as a cause of behavioural problems for children during school.
There are some symptoms that you can look out for to establish if your child suffers from Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS).
If you child snores buy in general does not display daytime downiness or sleepiness and has normal sleep patters, then the chances are your child may not suffer from OSAS.
Children with OSAS normally have disrupted sleep that will include pausing or grasping for air and snorting.
There are also a few other indicators that you can look out for.
These include poor weight gain or being over weight, high blood pressure, large tonsils or adenoid enlargement.
Unfortunately being overweight is fast becoming the number 1 medical condition for children as well as adults.
There is no substitute for a good healthy diet, although this proves very difficult with the temptations that everyday life puts in front of us.
Junk food in particular is generally high in calories.
If you believe you child might be suffering from high blood pressure please do visit your GP where a blood pressure test can be carried out.
Further tests can be carried out by an NHS sleep clinic in the UK.
You doctor can refer you to a sleep clinic if needed.
The sleep clinic can carry out what is called a nocturnal polysomnography overnight.
There are also more mundane testing that could include using an audio device to record the child's sleep as well as the use of a video device.
There is no need to worry if you child is diagnosed with OSA as there are many treatments available in the UK.
These could include the use of a CPAP or surgery to remove enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
Regarding primary snoring as children are likely to get colds or illnesses that can block the nasal passages, this can encourage snoring as the airflow from the wind pipe becomes limited.
Likewise if children get tonsil infection that leads to the airway swelling, this again can cause snoring.
Smoking before bedtime is not recommended for adult snorers as smoking encourages the tissue in the throat and mouth to swell and thus blocking the flow of air.
This is also the same for children who are subjected to passive smoking.
Try and keep an eye on your child if they do take a nap during the day.
A recent study showed that children who snore are then developed a cough during the nigh are 40% more likely to develop asthma.
Snoring is a treatable condition and a service available at NHS sleep clinics here in the UK.
Therefore why should snoring be at limited to the adult population? In fact on average 3 -12 % of children of preschool age actually do snore.
These children in general do not suffer from other symptoms.
Some statistics have shown that approximately 2% of children suffer from sleep apnea.
Recently this condition is being recognised as a cause of behavioural problems for children during school.
There are some symptoms that you can look out for to establish if your child suffers from Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS).
If you child snores buy in general does not display daytime downiness or sleepiness and has normal sleep patters, then the chances are your child may not suffer from OSAS.
Children with OSAS normally have disrupted sleep that will include pausing or grasping for air and snorting.
There are also a few other indicators that you can look out for.
These include poor weight gain or being over weight, high blood pressure, large tonsils or adenoid enlargement.
Unfortunately being overweight is fast becoming the number 1 medical condition for children as well as adults.
There is no substitute for a good healthy diet, although this proves very difficult with the temptations that everyday life puts in front of us.
Junk food in particular is generally high in calories.
If you believe you child might be suffering from high blood pressure please do visit your GP where a blood pressure test can be carried out.
Further tests can be carried out by an NHS sleep clinic in the UK.
You doctor can refer you to a sleep clinic if needed.
The sleep clinic can carry out what is called a nocturnal polysomnography overnight.
There are also more mundane testing that could include using an audio device to record the child's sleep as well as the use of a video device.
There is no need to worry if you child is diagnosed with OSA as there are many treatments available in the UK.
These could include the use of a CPAP or surgery to remove enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
Regarding primary snoring as children are likely to get colds or illnesses that can block the nasal passages, this can encourage snoring as the airflow from the wind pipe becomes limited.
Likewise if children get tonsil infection that leads to the airway swelling, this again can cause snoring.
Smoking before bedtime is not recommended for adult snorers as smoking encourages the tissue in the throat and mouth to swell and thus blocking the flow of air.
This is also the same for children who are subjected to passive smoking.
Try and keep an eye on your child if they do take a nap during the day.
A recent study showed that children who snore are then developed a cough during the nigh are 40% more likely to develop asthma.
Snoring is a treatable condition and a service available at NHS sleep clinics here in the UK.