CONSEQUENCES OF KID'S APNEA
In children some of the morbid consequences associated with sleep disordered breathing are:
Consequences however are different than causes
BAD LIP POSTURE
Note how the lower jaw is retruded behind the upper teeth and lip. Lower jaw retrusion reduces space for the tongue and forces it to intrude into the oral airway. There are therapists for re-educating the lip posture and swallow and orthodontic devices to stimulate mandibular growth.