Sleep Apnea Isn't Life-Threatening. :(

I think you said he had to have tonsils and adnoids removed how do they put this to sleep apnea? Here is something I found that you might try to get him releif. http://www.sleepapneatrick.com/sleep-apnea-trick/index.php?ref=yn0204&OVRAW=sleep%20apnea&OVKEY=sleep%20apnea&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=32147785013&OVKWID=149674718013&OVCAMPGID=612307513&OVADGRPID=5869961901&OVNDID=ND2 Hope this might help

The illness itself is not always life threatening but what the illness causes(lack of sleep)is. Lack of sleep can cause cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, weight gain, memory problems, headaches and impotency. There are several options as far as treatment to help this illness and research into other options are still in the works.

Something that can cause you to stop breathing in the middle of the night is definitely serious. Maybe it's not dangerous to most people who have it, because they wake up and start breathing again, but it is dangerous to some of them. And who wants to take that kind of chance with a child's life?

i think sleep apnea is a life-threatening condition if you have it and your partner is considering smothering you with a pillow because he/she can't sleep properly because of your constant snoring!!! lol! seriously, sleep apnea is something that can be fatal if not treated properly. i think surgery works plus some medications. otherwise, losing weight and getting the proper sleep posture will help as well. cheers!!!

While sleep apnea may not be considered as life threatening, it isn't anything fun, that's for certain. My ex has it and it was sure torture for her and me. Nothing more frightening in the middle of the night than to wake up and realize that your partner is not breathing If there is some surgery that can correct the problem, I say go for it as soon as possible

Trust me when I tell you neildc that sleep apnoea IS a life threatening condition. My husband has been told he has it after he had a sleep test due to excessive snoring. The doctor explained to him that his condition is due to a sudden weight gain which is obviously not your son’s problem, and that he should shed some pounds because his throat is being restricted by the weight which causes him not to breathe on occasion while he is sleeping. The doctor urged my husband to have further tests because sleep apnoea can be very dangerous. Don’t let anyone tell you that it is not serious, please...

Sleep Apnea is life threatening because you quite breathing in the middle of the night which can cause major problems like heart attacks. My grandmother has it and has to wear a breathing apparatus every night when she sleeps.

neildc oh dont let that bother you at all Neildc.those of us who watched the video of your son probably found themselves finding it hard to breathe too just out of compassion.sleep apnea according to myown doctor whom I trust completely is dangerous and can lead to heart damage,so yes it is life threatening.You are not paranoid but have good sound common sense. hope you get some more help soon am still praying for the money for your son's surgery.

I think u need to worry about those bad tonsils & forget about this sleep disorder they have said Zayzay has. Bad tonsils can cause many problems, Neil.

I don't know much about the disease but I do know that it involves not breathing at certain points during your sleep and thats scary and life thereatning to me. as long as the surgery doesn't have horrible side effects and is guaranteed to work, do it. I can't imagine having something as scart as sleep apnea thats terrifying.