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A member asked:
Is a cpap machine 100 % safe for a 6 month old for mild sleep apnea poss due to mild malacia? or are there side effects?
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Very safe: CPAP is a safe option. Really on side effects, other than the discomfort of placing the apparatus on your body which restricts your mobility in sleep. But with time, most patients get used to it.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No.: Very little is 100% in medicine. I would not use a CPAP machine on a 6 month-old. I would have a competent individual (obstetrician, ENT physician) evaluate the nasal airway.
Answered 6/10/2014
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