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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in toddler?

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OvertiredAndUnderwhelmed · 27/05/2024 23:01

My DS has just turned 2. He has always snored but it has steadily become more extreme and exaggerated to the point it is now every time he sleeps and would give a grown man a run for his money! There are frequent gasps and snorts whilst asleep as if trying to intake more air.
We have a family history of enlarged tonsils - including myself - and as he napped today, a family member suggested it may be OSA.

He also has a speech delay which we have thought was possibly linked to autism and are trying to get a referral for but the health visitors have refused to help until he was 2. I’m now wondering if his tonsils may be affecting his speech also.

I’m going to take him the GP about it but he is not underweight (not overweight either!) and he is a good sleeper - in fact he will happily all night and then nap for hours in the day if we didn’t wake him.

I just wondered if anyone had any experience with this and could share or advise? Thanks!

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Margauxdes · 27/05/2024 23:31

My son had osa and what you are describing sounds like it. He also had glue ear, which caused loss of hearing and speech delay. He needed grommets, and had his adenoids and tonsils removed. He still snores but not as bad as he used to. I'd recommend recording him when he's sleeping to show your GP at the appointment

OvertiredAndUnderwhelmed · 27/05/2024 23:38

@Margauxdes thank you - can I ask how you found out he had glue ear and if you were told that they were connected?
Was your son a similar age? I fear I may have to battle the GP to refer due to him being so little still!

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Margauxdes · 28/05/2024 07:37

Yes large tonsils and adenoids are linked to glue ear, and sleep apnea.
The gp should refer you to the ent for a hearing test, especially if you have concerns about his speech development. . 2 is young indeed but usually the age they agree to start investigating. Also, the waiting list can be very long to it's good to get the ball running asap. My son was also thought to be autistic when in fact the issue was his hearing.

Margauxdes · 28/05/2024 07:38

I forgot to add, yes he was also two when I started to raise concerns

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