Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

While Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Continual OSA results in poor health, including disruptions to cognitive development and functioning, leading physician-researchers from Mass General Brigham to investigate better methods to treat these patients as early as possible to maximize their health outcomes.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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