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Tammylvs
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almost 7 years
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Hi, my son has had mixed apnea from birth, full term no problems at birth. No 2 yo.
On 2 out of 3 sleep studies it has show paradoxical breathing and high levels of co2. And looks like it's when he's having a central apnea that it happens. Has anyone experiance this and what did your Drs suggest? We are waiting to be referred to a neurologist.
sleeptech
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almost 7 years
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Paediatrics is not my field but, in adults at least, high CO2 suggests that he needs to get more air in and out, which would require BiPAP. I know it is used for kids that age. It should also address any central apnoea. Depending upon the cause, I surgical intervention can be successful in children and in some instances.
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