OSA in Children With Down Syndrome

20/05/2021 27 min Temporada 3 Episodio 10
OSA in Children With Down Syndrome

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Episode Synopsis

Obstructive sleep apnea affects 40-50% of children with Down syndrome; however, access to care, diagnosis, and treatment of OSA presents many challenges. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ignacio Tapia, a pediatric sleep specialist whose research aims to increase access to sleep care for special needs’ patients, leverage home sleep apnea tests and improve PAP adherence through programs benefiting patients and their families.