Mumps part 1

Mumps is a disease caused by a virus that usually spreads through saliva and can infect many parts of the body, especially the parotid salivary glands. These glands, which produce saliva for the mouth, are found toward the back of each cheek, in the area between the ear and jaw. In cases of mumps, these glands typically swell and become painful. The disease has been recognized for several centuries, and medical historians argue over whether the

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Conditions Associated With Apnea

Apnea can be seen in connection with: Apparent Life-Threatening Events (ALTEs) An ALTE itself is not a sleep disorder — it's a serious event with a combination of apnea and change in color, change in muscle tone, choking, or gagging. Call 911 immediately if your child shows the signs of an ALTE. ALTEs, especially in young infants, are often associated with medical conditions that require treatment Examples of these medical conditions include

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Apnea

Everyone has brief pauses in their breathing pattern called apnea. Usually these brief stops are completely normal. Sometimes, though, apnea can cause a prolonged pause in breathing, making the breathing pattern irregular. Someone with apnea might actually stop breathing for short amounts of time, decreasing oxygen levels in the body and disrupting sleep. Types of Apnea The word apnea comes from the Greek word meaning "without wind." Although

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