Question
Please answer the question about sleep apnea in children.
Answer
Children spend about two-thirds of their time sleeping, and the growth hormone that promotes their growth and development is primarily secreted during deep sleep at night. Therefore, adequate and good sleep is a basic condition for the brain and body to grow and develop. While snoring babies may seem to be sleeping soundly on the surface, snoring is actually a manifestation of a breathing disorder. For these children, the likelihood of developing diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and stroke later in life is also greatly increased.