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U-M researchers work to improve obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

U-M researchers work to improve obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome
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What to know: Obstructive sleep apnea causes the airway to become blocked during sleep, forcing a person to wake up briefly to resume breathing. Severe cases can involve hundreds of interruptions per night. Studies estimate that 50% to 80% of children with Down syndrome have obstructive sleep apn...

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