55. Trouble With a Childs Sleep?: If They Snore- Do More!

I am honored to invite Dr. Hovig Artinian back to the podcast to talk about sleep. In this episode, Dr. Artinian discusses obstructive sleep apnea and we delve a little deeper into the effects of sleep on behavior.

Dr. Artinian helps us create a differential diagnosis around the symptom of snoring and offers practical tips to help us determine when a sleep study may be indicated. We spend time discussing strategies for improving sleep and sometimes the answers are pretty straightforward – exercise and nutrition. Sit back, relax and listen , but don’t fall asleep!

[00:01] Dr. Hovig Artinian Shares His Story With Us

  • I introduce and welcome Dr. Hovig Artinian
  • Why Hovig loves to study sleep
  • 6 Sleep Domains

[04:45] Obstructive Sleep Apnea 101

  • Hovig talks about the obstructive sleep apnea
  • What it is and isn’t
  • What to look for in a child if you find out they’re snoring
  • When to ask for a sleep study according to Hovig
  • How sleep can affect the behaviors of children

[14:50] How Sleep Impacts Children’s Behaviors

  • The red flags that parents should watch out for 
  • The relationship between down syndrome and sleep
  • Hovig gives an interesting knowledge about growth hormones
  • The effects of the surrounding environment to a child’s sleep

[25:13] Preventing Sleep Disorders

  • There’s no such thing as too much love
  • Prevention strategies against sleep disorders
  • The connection between sleep and trauma
  • Don’t miss Hovig’s parting message for us! 

 [36:20] Closing Segment

  • Final takeaways:
  • What we should know about the 6 sleep domains
  • Does your child snore?
  • The BEARS Questionnaire might help
  • Dig a little bit deeper into the snoring of your child
  • Be uneasy of the child is always uneasy
  • Poor sleep among children can look like ADHD, depression, mood disruptions, and irritability
  • The environment has an effect on a child’s sleep
  • Sleep study as the gold standard to determine obstructive sleep apnea
  • The uses of CPAP masks
  • Other conditions where sleep disorders should be considered
  • Preventing sleep disorders

Key Quotes:

“Certainly, having sleep problems can cause behavioral problems. It can worsen inattention, it can worsen hyperactivity, or irritability.” – Dr. Hovig Artinian

“If they snore do more!” – Dr. Hovig Artinian

Email [email protected] to reach out to Dr. Artinian and check out Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to know more about his space.

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Dr. Lia Gaggino has worked as a pediatrician for over 30 years on the west side of Michigan. During her career as a primary care physician, she has been privileged to care for children and adolescents, and know that their success is closely tied to mental wellness.

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