EXPERT
Dr. Mohammad Hammad Cheema, M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist
Dr. Mohammad Cheema practices Sleep Medicine in KENNER, LA. Dr. Cheema studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.
21 years
Experience
Dr. Mohammad Cheema, M.D.
- KENNER, LA
- St. Mary's School Of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Unveiled!
Many people have never heard of sleep disorders. It is estimated that over 20 million adults in the U. S. alone suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea and roughly 80% of those afflicted...
Can children wear a CPAP machine?
13 year old should be fine using the CPAP but 1st line treatment of OSA in the pediatric population is tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
How do you detect sleep apnea in a 7 year old?
You will need to see a sleep specialist and have a sleep study performed.
What helps a child sleep better with snoring issues?
Snoring can be a sign of underlying obstructive sleep apnea. I would suggest for you to talk to the ENT or pediatrician about this issue. Another symptom to look out for us night READ MORE
Snoring can be a sign of underlying obstructive sleep apnea. I would suggest for you to talk to the ENT or pediatrician about this issue. Another symptom to look out for us night time wetting the bed which can also be due to OSA.
Is there a surgery to cure sleep apnea?
Yes, First line treatment for pediatric patients with OSA is Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy if they have enlarged tonsils.
