Infantile sleep apnea: Apnea of infancy occurs in children who are younger than 1 year old and who were born after a full-term pregnancy. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Infantile sleep apnea is available below.
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Prognosis for Infantile sleep apnea: AOI usually goes away on its own, but if it doesn't cause any significant problems (such as low blood oxygen), it may be considered part of the child's normal breathing pattern.
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