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Treating Sleep Apnea in Kids Improves Behavior, Quality of Life
New research shows that air pressure masks worn at night can improve quality of life and behavior issues in children with sleep apnea.
New research shows that air pressure masks worn at night can improve quality of life and behavior issues in children with sleep apnea.
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Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain -- and the rest of the body -- may not get enough oxygen.
There are two types of sleep apnea:
