Pediatric pulmonology care, close to home
When your child has a sleep disorder, it can affect your child’s physical and emotional health. Pediatric sleep medicine doctors at Ascension Dell Children's - Pulmonology North listen to understand your concerns about your child’s breathing, napping and nightly sleep routine. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that helps improve their quality of sleep. Our care team provides diagnostic sleep studies designed for children. These tests help determine if your child has a sleep disorder and if it may be affecting your child’s heart, lungs and brain.
Symptoms of a sleep disorder may include excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability, behavior problems and learning difficulties. Our pediatric sleep doctors specialize in treatments for pediatric sleep disorders, including:
- Behavioral insomnia
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Parasomnias (sleep walking, sleep talking, terrors)
- Restless leg syndrome
Treatments for children with sleep disorders
Our doctor and nurse deliver a personalized care plan for your child’s needs. Treating a pediatric sleep disorder is different than treatments for adult sleep apnea and other types of sleep conditions. We provide a range of tests and treatment options, including:
- Melatonin therapy and medication management
- Morning bright light therapy
- Pulmonary function test
- Removing tonsils and adenoids to treat sleep apnea
- Sleep test called polysomnography
- Sleep hygiene assessment
- Sleep-wake schedule