Sleep Apnea and Hypoventilation in Patients with Down Syndrome: Analysis of 144 Polysomnogram Studies

Patients with Down syndrome (DS) are at risk for both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA); however, it is unclear how these components evolve as patients age and whether patients are also at risk for hypoventilation. A retrospective review of 144 diagnostic polysomnograms (PS...

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Main Authors: Zheng Fan, Mihye Ahn, Heidi L. Roth, Leping Li, Bradley V. Vaughn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/4/7/55