Sleep-Related Hypoventilations
Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Sleep-related hypoventilation describes breathing that is too slow or shallow during sleep. The first signs of hypoventilation typically occur during sleep because when we’re awake, our brain can play a more active role5 in regulating our breathing.
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Wiki Number: 42-Sleep-Related Hypoventilations
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Youtube Video: Ventilation, Hypoventilation & Hyperventilation
Amazon or Library Book: (Kindle Only)
A Simple Guide to Hypoventilation Syndromes
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Support Group: CCHS Network.org; (Congenital Central Hypoventilation – genetically-caused inadequate breathing)
Resources for Physicians, Counselors and Researchers
4 CURRENT ARTICLES
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- Pulmonary arterial hypertension therapies in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome: a case seriesby Kyohei Daigo on November 21, 2024
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is caused by complex interactions between multiple pathological processes, including diminished respiratory drive and sleep-related breathing alterations, leading to structural and functional respiratory impairment and ultimately, pulmonary hypertension (PH). Because PH is closely associated with OHS, thoroughly evaluating its etiology is essential, and individualized treatments must be considered. We describe two patients with OHS exhibiting severe PH with...
- Polysomnographic features of children with obesity: body mass index predict severe obstructive sleep apnea in obese children?by Rungrat Sukharom on November 13, 2024
CONCLUSION: Severe OSA is common in children with obesity; thus, we recommend screening children with obesity and a BMI greater than 29.2 kg/m2 for severe OSA.
- Exploring sleep-related breathing disorders in pediatric obesity and Prader-Willi syndromeby Gintare Oboleviciene on November 7, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: Non-PWS obese children, similar to those with PWS, exhibit a high risk of SRBDs. Although CSA and sleep-related hypoventilation may occur more frequently in patients with PWS, OSA remains the predominant disorder. Both patient groups are advised to undergo PSG due to the significant risk of SRBDs, particularly during adolescence.
- Remote monitoring to improve low adherence in non-invasive ventilation: a protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial (READ-NIV trial)by Abdulaziz Alsharifi on October 24, 2024
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is essential for managing hypercapnic respiratory failure in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and those with co-existing OSA, where continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) alone is insufficient. However, adherence to NIV can be challenging, with substantial non-compliance occurring due to factors such as discomfort and phobia. The objective of this...