Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Kids Can Affect Brain Development

Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Kids Can Affect Brain Development    

Obstructive sleep apnea in kids, when untreated, can affect brain development because of the oxygen flow restriction to the brain. A study has found substantial reductions in gray matter in the brain areas responsible for emotions, speech, perception, memory, movement self-control and decision making, However, the MRI scans used for this study does not show if the brain cells have shrunk or disappeared completely, therefore, cannot predict how extensive is the damage. More info click here.