Central sleep apnea in a healthy toddler - my grandchild, Emmy.

[spikesjojo]

My grandchild, Emmy, had a sleep study done this month on the 13th. We got the results of that study yesterday, and she has central sleep apnea. It's a rare form of apnea that means her brain stops sending the signal for her to breathe as she sleeps. We've been referred to a pediatric pulmonologist and a neurologist for testing, and she might also

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[lyrstzha]

Gah! I have no info to offer, but I wish you and Emmy health and comfort.

[spikesjojo]

Thank you - from both of us. I'll be in the neck brace for at least another week. But that's the easy part.

[scripsi]

Oh, poor baby! I hope she will get good help! <3

[spikesjojo]

Well,she will be seeing a raft of specialists - the first thing is to find out if there is an underlying cause to treat.

[scripsi]

I hope they will!

[double_dutchess]

My well-wishes to both you and little Emmy.

[spikesjojo]

Thank you, I really appreciate!

[slaymesoftly]

How terrifying for all of you. I know nothing about it in children, but am hoping they will find something to do for her.

[spikesjojo]

Next step - neurologist, pulmonologist and cardiologist. I'll keep you posted!

[lifefailsme]

Oh chuck! *hug* I'm sorry but at least you know before anything dreadful happened. Now they know she is safe and can be treated. So thank heavens for that.

All my best wishes, thoughts and feelings are being thrown across the pond, smack bang into your faces right now. *hurls...* ...................... SPLAT! gotcha!!" :)

Keep my in the loop if that's okay and poss *hug*