Question 1

what is the difference between hypoventilation and bradypnea?

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I can't think: of one except hypoventilation may relate to low volume expansion of lungs and bradypnea refers to low rate of respiration,but they are used interchangeably

Question 2

what are the best hospitals for the treatment of central hypoventilation, central sleep apnea, pathologic hypersomnia, seizures?

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MANY CHOICES: Consider some of the best facilities for respiratory problems.  National jewish hospital is ranked #1 by usnwr, but you could receive amazing care at johns hopkins hospital, mass general, mayo clinic, ucla, or a number of other academic centers.

Question 3

how long do down syndrome children live?

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Variable: They do die relatively young in the 20s and 30s but they thrive on love just the same as normal kids and their death is unpredictable.

Question 4

how to train children with down syndrome?

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Downs Syndrome: I assume you mean toilet training? Either way, this site should be a good source for all of your Down's Syndrome questions. Also, look for local support groups, as well. It's always nice to have other people dealing with the same issues, to talk to. http://www.ndss.org/Resources/Therapies-Development/Toilet-Training-Children-with-Down-Syndrome/

Question 5

what are the characteristics of down syndrome in children?

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DS Phenotype: flattened face, upward-slanting eyes, skin folds at inner corners of eyes,  transverse palmar crease, &amp; more.  Many have congenital anomalies of the heart, intestine, skeletal system &amp; other organs, along with hearing loss, vision problems &amp; certain blood &amp; neurological disorders. Intellectual Disability is usually mild-moderate. Guidelines for medical &amp; developmental care are well-established.

Question 6

doctors, what are the signs for aspergers syndrome in children?

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See an expert!: Most children with asperger's present a group of specific signs:  having repetitive and unusual behaviors; having ritualistic behaviors and pre-occupations (obsessions) with certain topics; difficulties "reading" social cues and difficulties empathizing (sensitivity to other's feelings); in general, difficulties relating to others.
Please, seek a specialist to diagnose this condition properly!

Question 7

attension defect hyperactivity syndrome of children, what is this?

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A neurodevelopmental: Disorder: studies show insufficient circulating Dopamine, a neurochemical,  in parts of the brain that inhibit behavior, from changes in structure/function of  the Dopamine transporter gene or some of the Dopamine receptor genes. Risk for adhd increased  with prenatal exposure to tobacco, alcohol , drugs, &amp; some infections, low birth wt., heredity &amp; various syndromes. See CHADD.org for more info.

Question 8

what are the chances that one of my children will have down syndrome?

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ACOG charts show the: risk of having a fetus with a Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome, at prenatal diagnosis vs.  the  risk of having a live-born infant with DS because ~ 25% are lost.  If there is no family history or prior infant with DS, at age 42 at delivery,the risk is 1/63; risk at 16 weeks'  gestation is 1/50 - 1/55. Risk of any chromosomal disorder at term is 1/42. If 43 at term, DS risk is 1/49; of any trisomy, 1/33.

Question 9

do you know of people with diseases such as down syndrome that have children?

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Possibly ,but: Down syndrome females are capable of reproduction but most pregnancies have resulted from abuse, end prematurely & are often delivered c section. The defect can be passed on but some offspring are normal.

Question 10

can couple who both have mild down syndrome be capable of raising children with help?

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Doubt it would Hapn: While females with ds are capable of reproduction( with difficult pregnancies) males  with few exceptions are not. For a male to be capable, i would expect him to be a partially affected mosaic ds & fertility would depend on the tissues of his body that has ds info. Having family support thru their lives is a great asset to anyone with ds or any impairment.

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