Night terrors can be a sign of sleep-disordered breathing in children. Children with sleep-disordered breathing often experience repeated awakenings and difficulty breathing during sleep, leading to increased arousal from deep sleep.
This increased arousal can result in episodes of night terrors, characterized by screaming, thrashing, and a sense of terror during sleep. Additionally, sleep-disordered breathing can also cause fragmentation of sleep, reducing the amount of deep sleep and increasing the risk of night terrors. Proper diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing can help to reduce the risk of night terrors and improve overall sleep quality.
