Emma is joined by Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician. Together they discuss:
* Signs to watch for in kids that could indicate a sleep problem.
* Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in kids with obstructed airways.
* Dr. Afolabi-Brown's participation in an American Academy of Sleep Medicine task force to explore the safe use of CPAP and BiPAP in kids with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
* Testing kids with suspected obstructive sleep apnea and the importance of selecting an accredited sleep clinic.
* Differences between testing adults and children.
Find out more about Dr. Afolabi-Brown here: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/
This episode is sponsored by
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Airway Management https://tapintosleep.com/
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Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.
