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CAFF Team
Apr 1, 20221 min read
THE AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST IS LIVE
Episode 1: Parent to Parent is now available via our podcast webpage or wherever you stream your podcasts.
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CAFF Team
Mar 8, 20223 min read
UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF AIRWAY DISORDERS
Children with airway disorders often experience an emotional element that can be misdiagnosed or disregarded.
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CAFF Team
Feb 6, 20223 min read
IS YOUR CHILD SLEEPING WITH THEIR MOUTH OPEN?
Children that sleep with their mouths open consistently are often exhibiting signs of a sleep disorder.
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CAFF Team
Dec 15, 20212 min read
MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS OF AIRWAY DISORDERS IN KIDS
The impact of airway disorders on the mental health of children cannot be overstated enough.
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CAFF Team
Nov 25, 20212 min read
WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN?
Sleep apnea in children can lead to ADHD, a lower IQ, and other health issues if left untreated.
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CAFF Team
Nov 22, 20211 min read
SLEEP APNEA IN KIDS
Sleep apnea in children can have a devastating impact on a child's health and cognitive abilities.
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CAFF Team
Oct 5, 20214 min read
3 REASONS TO BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE
Breathing through your nose is critical to your brain development and long-term health.
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CAFF Team
Sep 8, 202111 min read
SAVVY'S STORY
Brad and Candy Sparks started the Children's Airway First Foundation so other children would not end up like their daughter, Savvy.
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CAFF Team
Sep 2, 20211 min read
CHILDHOOD AIRWAY DISORDER AWARENESS
As a non-profit, we rely on donations to help support our mission of education and prevention of pediatric airway disorders.
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CAFF Team
Jul 14, 20212 min read
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS
OMDs interfere with how the developing facial and mouth muscles are used for eating, talking, and breathing.
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CAFF Team
Jun 30, 20212 min read
SYMPTOMS OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea causes moments of blocked airways when sleeping. It often starts in childhood and can be prevented.
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