Pediatric sleep medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders unique to children and adolescents. Dr. Minal Patel is uniquely qualified with dual board certification in both pediatrics and sleep medicine.
Common Pediatric Sleep Disorders
- Obstructive sleep apnea — often caused by enlarged tonsils/adenoids
- Behavioral insomnia of childhood — bedtime resistance and night wakings
- Night terrors and sleepwalking
- Restless leg syndrome
- Delayed sleep phase syndrome — common in adolescents
- Narcolepsy
Signs Your Child May Have a Sleep Problem
- Loud snoring or noisy breathing during sleep
- Mouth breathing
- Bedwetting beyond age 5
- Difficulty waking in the morning
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Poor school performance or behavioral problems
- ADHD-like symptoms
Our Approach to Pediatric Sleep
Dr. Patel evaluates each child's sleep in the context of their overall development, health, and family dynamics. Treatment may include:
- Behavioral strategies and sleep training guidance
- Sleep hygiene optimization
- Pediatric sleep studies
- Medical or surgical referral when indicated
Call (512) 931-1575 to schedule a pediatric sleep consultation.
