Question
How should a child with epilepsy be treated?
Answer
It’s important to pay attention to the sleeping posture of epilepsy patients, especially during their afternoon nap. They should get accustomed to lying on their back, and it’s best to avoid sleeping on their stomach. Patients who frequently experience nocturnal seizures should be particularly vigilant. The pillow used for the afternoon nap should have a firm filling, such as a buckwheat husk pillow, and it’s best not to use those large, soft cotton pillows, as they could block the airway if the epilepsy recurs during deep sleep and the face is pressed against the pillow.