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Cheyne-Stokes respiration |
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Cheyne-Stokes respiration [′chān·ē ′stōks res·pə′rā·shən] (medicine) Breathing characterized by periods of hyperpnea alternating with periods of apnea; rhythmic waxing and waning of respiration; occurs most commonly in older patients with heart failure and cerebrovascular disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| An example of an abnormal breathing pattern is Cheyne-Stokes respiration, which involves increasing and decreasing the depth of breathing, with periods of apnea interspersed. Bronchodilators, such as theophylline are often effective in preventing serious asthma attacks and other breathing problems such as Cheyne-Stokes respirations and apnea/bradycardia episodes in newborns. |
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