UPDATE: Ben also had a sleep study recently. This was Ben's first sleep study because we never felt like he presented any sleep issues. However, we felt we should have it checked considering how common sleep apnea is with kiddos with DS. However, our Ben continues to be built like a tank- he has no sleep issues! This is great news of course. But I continue to be amazed that this little guy from a Lithuanian orphanage presents with far less health issues than our little guy who has received the most thorough health care imaginable being born in the USA. Ben was just born tough- after his heart surgery at 18 months, he just took off health wise and never looked back!
Jonah's sleep apnea numbers went from 32 breathing issues/hour to 19/hour after his tonsillectomy. Now after his nasal repair surgery, Jonah is down to 6/hour! 6.6 is a great improvement. In fact, Jonah is now below the number that would warrant the implant surgery for sleep apnea (that was above 9). So no more surgery needed!
However, his age would show that he should be below 5 for safe sleeping purposes. So ENT consulted with sleep doctor to see if there was anything that needed to be done to get Jonah down to 5/hour. Sleep doctor said no interventions needed at this point- she felt comfortable with 6/hour. She did recommended another sleep study in a year to see if Jonah is still in this 6/hour range.
So great news: Jonah's getting a much better good night of sleep!
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