When I had a student, in speech and language therapy, who was presenting signs of airway blockage and was constantly falling asleep, I suggested that the parent take him to the audiology group. The first ORL that saw them gave them no treatment and no explanation except "he should get more sleep at night".
I sent them, then, to Sharon Gibson, as I had seen great results with her work with other children. She immediately had the child fitted with an apnea monitor and scheduled surgery to remove structures in his oral cavity that were blocking breathing when he slept and even when he lowered his chin. The mother was SO greatful that this doctor "knew right away what to do", she has never stopped talking about it. Dr Gibson is very knowledgeable, with a great bed/chair side manner (per parent report). If you live anywhere near her and need pediatric ear, nose and throat help, I would highly recommend her.
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