Meaning Periodic breathing
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Periodic breathing


Clusters of breaths separated by intervals of apnea (no breathing) or near-apnea. As opposed to normal breathing which is usually regular. Periodic breathing was originally thought to arise from serious neurologic or cardiovascular disease and therefore to carry a poor outlook. It is now known that periodic breathing also tends to occur during slee [..]
Source: medicinenet.com

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Periodic breathing


repetitive apneic pauses, common in premature infants.
Source: sleepnet.com

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Periodic breathing


When pauses of up to 10 seconds take place in the baby’s breathing.
Source: bliss.org.uk

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Periodic breathing


Periodic breathing describes an unstable breathing pattern during sleep.
Source: resmed.com





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