Sleep problems in children manifest as sleeping with the mouth open, snoring, and in severe cases, apnea (breathing pause). The role of the pediatric ENT physician is to make an accurate evaluation and correctly determine the indication for surgery. If your child has sleep problems, be sure to consult your Pediatric ENT specialist...

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In adults, sleep problems may be caused by nose and palate deformities and tonsil size. Unlike children, routine sleep testing is necessary in adults. There are treatment options that vary depending on the results of the test. Chronic sleep-breathing problems can lead to chronic heart and lung diseases. Patients with snoring or sleep apnea should consult an ENT physician.