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Are home sleep studies useful in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in children with down syndrome?

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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is frequent in children with Down syndrome (DS) and polysomnography (PSG) is recommended for all children with DS. However PSG is not always available and… Click to show full abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is frequent in children with Down syndrome (DS) and polysomnography (PSG) is recommended for all children with DS. However PSG is not always available and alternative diagnostic methods are needed. The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and validity of home polygraphy (HPG) in children with DS.

Keywords: home; sleep; children syndrome; obstructive sleep; sleep apnea

Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2019

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