Apnea and sudden unexpected death in infants with achondroplasia.

Source/Author: Pauli RM, Scott CI, Wassman ER Jr, Gilbert EF, Leavitt LA, Ver Hoeve J, Hall JG, Partington MW, Jones KL, Sommer A, et al. 

Abstract

Discussion of the cause(s) of sudden infant death in achondroplasia. 

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

Source/Author: American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery 

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Use of CPAP to treat sleep apnea.

Could my child have sleep apnea?

Source/Author: American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery 

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How determine if your child may not be breathing well while he or she sleeps.

CPAP and BiPAP

Source/Author: Shelley K. Dills BA, Amy K. Fisher, MS, CGC, Joyce Fox, MD 

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Overview of use of Bi-PAP and C-PAP in mucopolysaccharidosis disorder patients with sleep apnea . Can be applied to most skeletal dysplasia patients with sleep apnea. Click on fact sheet title to download pdf.

Obstructive sleep apnea in children with achondroplasia: surgical and anesthetic considerations.

Source/Author: Sisk EA, Heatley DG, Borowski BJ, Leverson GE, Pauli RM.; Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1999 Feb;120(2):248-54. 

Abstract

Treatment of sleep apnea in achondroplasia with surgical removal of tonsils and/or adenoids: risks and benefits. 

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Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Achondroplasia

Source/Author: William O. Collins, MD; Sukgi S. Choi, MD 

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Ear, Nose and Throat issues of achondroplasia

Tonsillectomy Procedures

Source/Author: American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery 

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Discussion of surgical removal of the tonsils.

Tonsils & Adenoids

Source/Author: American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery

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What they are and why they might need to be remove surgically.

Tonsils and Tonsillectomies

Source/Author: Kids Health for Parents; reviewed by: Steven Cook, MD 

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Overview of tonsils and why and how they may need to be removed.

Tonsils and Tonsillectomy

Source/Author: TEXAS PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES 

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Overview of tonsils and explanation as to why and how they may need to be surgically removed.

Breathing-Related Sleep Disorder

Source/Author: Mary E Cataletto, MD, Gila Hertz, PhD; E-medicine 

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Discussion in medical terms of breathing disorders in sleep including sleep apnea.

Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Evaluation

Source/Author: David Nez-Fernndez, MD, PhD, Manuel Fernndez-Murads, MD, Jan Vokurka, MD, PhD; E-medicine 

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Discussion in medical terminology of the evaluation required of an individual with obstructive sleep apnea.