{"id":132,"date":"2020-01-17T17:17:46","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T17:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2020-02-24T17:17:54","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T17:17:54","slug":"how-secondhand-smoke-can-ruin-your-childs-nightly-slumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/17\/how-secondhand-smoke-can-ruin-your-childs-nightly-slumber\/","title":{"rendered":"How Secondhand Smoke Can Ruin Your Child\u2019s Nightly Slumber"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Smoking doesn\u2019t just\nput you in danger; it can also have a devastating effect on your loved ones.\nChildren who breathe in secondhand smoke could suffer from asthma attacks, respiratory\ninfections, heart disease, and other life-threatening conditions. However, you\nmay not even realize that the smoke could also stop them from sleeping soundly\nand getting the rest that they need to grow up healthy and strong. Keep reading\nto learn how your smoking could be linked to your little one\u2019s obstructive sleep apnea<\/a>\nin Lutz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Secondhand Smoke Disrupt Your Child\u2019s Sleep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it has not yet been proven that secondhand smoke can\ndirectly cause a sleep disorder, a recent study in the International Journal\nof Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology <\/em>found that children between the ages of 3\nand 18 with obstructive sleep apnea were more likely to suffer from a severe\nform of the condition if they were exposed to secondhand smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A child with sleep apnea won\u2019t be able to breathe normally\nat night; their airway will repeatedly become blocked, and when that happens, they\u2019ll\nbe forced to awaken (albeit briefly) for oxygen. This can make them extremely\ntired during the day. Also, if their disorder isn\u2019t treated, they\u2019ll be at a\nhigher risk for high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease; this can be especially\nproblematic if they\u2019re already suffering from health problems due to secondhand\nsmoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Signs a Child May Have Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you smoke, there\u2019s a chance your child may start snoring\nat night. Do not assume it\u2019s harmless; snoring is often the most noticeable\nwarning sign of sleep apnea, and you should take your little one to a sleep\ndentist in Lutz as soon as possible so that you can ask about having a diagnosis\nperformed. You should also take notice if your child is unusually fatigued or\nsleepy during the day or makes choking sounds while they\u2019re asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Be Done About Your Child\u2019s Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child requires sleep apnea treatment, it may be a\ngood idea to take whatever steps are necessary to give up smoking altogether. While\nthis might not cure the disorder, it could at least make the treatment process\nsmoother. (And of course, it will go a long way towards protecting your family\u2019s\nhealth in general.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep dentists can provide oral appliances to help keep your\nchild\u2019s airway open. Sometimes these devices can be combined with CPAP\nmachines. In certain cases, your child might have to lose weight. You can\nexpect their treatment plan to vary depending on their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve taken care of your child\u2019s sleep apnea and have removed\nsecondhand smoke from their environment, you can look forward to once again seeing\nthem resting peacefully and comfortably throughout the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep\nMedicine, Dr. Jay A. Nelson has helped many snorers and sleep apnea sufferers get\na full night\u2019s rest again. At his practice in Lutz, Nelson Dentistry and Dental\nSleep Medicine, he can offer different kinds of oral appliances for patients of\nall ages. To schedule an appointment for your child, visit his website<\/a> or call\n(972) 255-3712. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Smoking doesn\u2019t just put you in danger; it can also have a devastating effect on your loved ones. Children who breathe in secondhand smoke could suffer from asthma attacks, respiratory infections, heart disease, and other life-threatening conditions. However, you may not even realize that the smoke could also stop them from sleeping soundly and getting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132\/revisions\/134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}