Investigating the safety and efficacy of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator in young children with Down syndrome

Sleep apnea, or difficulty breathing at night, is common among children with Down syndrome—affecting up to 80% compared to just 5% of the general pediatric population. Sleep apnea can negatively impact any child’s ability to function and learn, but for children with Down syndrome who have neurocognitive differences, good sleep may be even more crucial to their development.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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