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Children can have snoring that’s caused by colds or allergies. These can improve over time. Sometimes children can outgrow very mild forms of sleep apnea. There are no natural remedies to cure sleep apnea in kids. For children with sleep apnea who are overweight or obese, weight loss is recommended as this can reduce the severity of their sleep apnea. Since weight loss takes time to achieve, other treatment options in the interim is recommended. For children who have snoring or mild forms of sleep apnea, some medications can be used such as nasal steroids or Montelukast. These are medications that are used in treatment of allergies for children and has been shown to decrease the upper airway inflammation that can occur in children with sleep apnea. It is important to follow up the symptoms and make sure that the sleep apnea has resolved. If it has not resolved, other treatment options should be considered.
