Health Tip: When a Child Has Sleep Apnea

(HealthDay News) -- Children are not immune from sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery says potential complications include:

• Social problems resulting from loud snoring.
• Behavior problems and moodiness stemming from disturbed sleep.
• Delays in development and growth.
• Increased risk of obesity and cardiovascular problems.