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Re: My 5-year old daughter is sooo aggressive

Posted by monica on May 30, 2001 at 05:50:10:

In Reply to: Re: My 5-year old daughter is sooo aggressive posted by worriedsickmom on May 29, 2001 at 20:51:37:

I jumped so far ahead in my last post. When this started with my son I noticed his behavior changing after he didn't get a nap, and night wakings would worsen-he would have a night terror. So, I always tried to get him a nap in. It was only later that I realized something was preventing him from being able to sleep. His story is so long but we have many similarities. Even the sleep doc did not agree with the behavior stuff and even though the breathing thing was noted on the sleep study it was essentially ignored. It was only when I started treating his breathing problem that he got better, unbelieveably better. I can't tell you how many times a day I was spanking him (not realizing he was crying out for help) and within a few days of sleep, the behavior dramatically improved. my son was 2 y/o so everyone blamed it on him being 2, but I know my child and I knew something was wrong. Please let me know what they say. When I went with the same problem for my daughter, they completely ignored me b/c they thought I was being paranoid. A year later she has had her tonsils out and adenoids out twice (they grew back) and was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis. She also has allergies, so add that up and it makes for significant resistance in the airway. My son was diagnosed with Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome. I have no doubt if your child is mouth breathing in the day too, She has the same problem if not full blown apnea. If your child has apnea or UARS, the sleep docs will almost definitely tell you to get her tonsils and adenoids out. Here's a suggestion- make an appt at an ent's office and have her evaluated. If he sees a need, (tell them your child mouth breathes at night and has a difficult time sleeping) and they probably would take them out. All this is going to do is save you some time. It takes a long time to get in for a sleep study, 2 weeks or so to get results then you'll get a referral and wait some more to see the doc, wait for an open surgery date etc. Are they treating her for allergies? She needs to be treated in order to breathe well even after (if) her tonsils and adenoids come out. Like zyrtec or a steroidal nasal spray. Another thing that has helped my children tremendously is the breathe right nasal strips for children. Please try them. I know I am full of suggestions, but I have lived, eaten and breathed this stuff for a year and a half now. All that I have learned has come in pieces. I would have given anything if someone could have told me what I am telling you. Keep me informed if you will. Monica

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