Middle of The Night Waking in School Age Kids Could Lead To Serious Sleep Disorders

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at 3:46 PM

Middle-of-the-night waking could be a serious health problem in the school age kids.This could be because of several factors and may also lead to further complexities including the sleep related disorders.Researches have established that infants and school age kids are prone to fall victim of these sleep disorders including daytime sleepiness,sleep apnea,fatigue,sleep deprivation,bedwetting,and others.

School age kids may be affected by any physical problem, an upset stomach, a strained muscle , and it can rouse your child. But the most common culprits are allergies, asthma, and (especially among the overweight) reflux.

Asthmatic and allergic kids who seem fine during the day can experience nighttime troubles because inflammation increases and airways narrows. Meanwhile, lying down triggers reflux.

Despite going to bed at a reasonable hour, your kid is exhausted and cranky in school, or often nods off before dinner.School-age kids who get sufficient sleep seldom need naps. You may hear coughing or wheezing at night, or see puffy eyes or a runny nose come morning.

You must know about your school age kids if they have any physical ailments before bedtime. If her asthma isn’t completely controlled, ask your doctor about anti-inflammatory drugs such as inhaled corticosteroids or long-acting bronchodilators. Talk to the doctor about allergies or chronic indigestion.