Treacher Collins Sydrome: Treatment

Treating Sleep Apnea:
It is also important to make sure that any child with Treacher Collins does not have sleep apnea. If your child is a noisy breather at night, it is a good idea to get a sleep study to ensure your child is getting enough oxygen at night to continue to develop normally. For some children, it is possible to use a special orthodontic device (a "Herbst appliance") to help prevent sleep apnea. Rarely, children may need to use a special mask (called CPAP or BiPAP units), in order to help the child get enough oxygen while sleeping. If these do not work, surgery may be the only other option to ensure your child is getting enough oxygen at night (see The Jaws).

Other Treacher Collins Treatments:
The First year | Narrow Forehead | Eyes | Ears | Cheekbones | Jaws
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