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View article: 1452 Resolution of Pulmonary Hypertension with PAP in a Patient with Achondroplasia and Severe OSA
1452 Resolution of Pulmonary Hypertension with PAP in a Patient with Achondroplasia and Severe OSA Open
Introduction Achondroplasia is an autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia that results in short stature, midface hypoplasia, and craniocervical junction constriction, resulting in sleep disordered breathing. Cases of pulmonary hypertension (…
View article: 1502 Severe Upper Airway Obstruction in a Pediatric Patient with Pierre Robin Syndrome: Incomplete Resolution After Surgical Management
1502 Severe Upper Airway Obstruction in a Pediatric Patient with Pierre Robin Syndrome: Incomplete Resolution After Surgical Management Open
Introduction Pierre Robin syndrome (PRS) is characterized by micrognathia or retrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate. Over 85% of patients have significant upper airway obstruction (UAO) with sleep-disordered breathing. Management of …
View article: 0980 A Child with Achondroplasia, Cervicomedullary Junction Compression, Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Hypertension
0980 A Child with Achondroplasia, Cervicomedullary Junction Compression, Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Hypertension Open
Introduction Achondroplasia is a short stature autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia. Children with Achondroplasia are at risk for multiple medical comorbidities including sleep disordered breathing due to midface hypoplasia and craniocerv…
View article: Philips Respironics Recalled CPAP/BPAP Masks
Philips Respironics Recalled CPAP/BPAP Masks Open
"Philips Respironics Recalled CPAP/BPAP Masks." American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 207(9), pp. P3–P4
View article: The role of supervised school therapy in poorly controlled asthma in children
The role of supervised school therapy in poorly controlled asthma in children Open
These findings suggest that ICS administration in schools may help reduce hospital admissions and improve lung function in patients with poorly controlled asthma.
View article: 0605 Longitudinal assessment of CPAP use in Sleep Medicine Clinic Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic
0605 Longitudinal assessment of CPAP use in Sleep Medicine Clinic Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Introduction Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be changes in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal effect of using CPAP as advised and self-reported sleep quality improveme…
View article: 0681 Association of poor sleep with stress, anxiety, emotional support, social isolation, and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic
0681 Association of poor sleep with stress, anxiety, emotional support, social isolation, and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple facets of daily living: personal finances, physical activity, and mental and physical health. These changes can result in additional stress and negatively affect sleep. It is importa…
View article: 0844 Isolated, Idiopathic Periodic Breathing in a School Age Child
0844 Isolated, Idiopathic Periodic Breathing in a School Age Child Open
Introduction Periodic breathing (PB) is a well described physiologic phenomenon of infancy and usually resolves with age1. PB that persists outside of infancy has been described in association with various pathologies such as Chiari malfor…
View article: Longitudinal Analysis Evaluating Self-Reported CPAP Use for OSA during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Longitudinal Analysis Evaluating Self-Reported CPAP Use for OSA during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) is a highly effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but CPAP adherence remains suboptimal. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered sleep medicine services and aspects of…
View article: Habitual Sleep Duration and the Colonic Mucosa-Associated Gut Microbiota in Humans—A Pilot Study
Habitual Sleep Duration and the Colonic Mucosa-Associated Gut Microbiota in Humans—A Pilot Study Open
We examined the association between the colonic adherent microbiota and nocturnal sleep duration in humans. In a cross-sectional study, 63 polyp-free adults underwent a colonoscopy and donated 206 mucosal biopsies. The gut microbiota was p…
View article: 859 Trial of average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS) to treat hypoventilation in a child with rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) and systolic heart failure
859 Trial of average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS) to treat hypoventilation in a child with rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) and systolic heart failure Open
Introduction ROHHAD syndrome is a rare disorder of respiratory control and autonomic nervous system regulation with endocrine abnormalities. Although children may present with obstructive sleep apnea, their blunted respond to hypoxemia and…
View article: 832 Dose-Dependent Quetiapine-Induced Somnambulism and Sleep-Related Eating Disorder
832 Dose-Dependent Quetiapine-Induced Somnambulism and Sleep-Related Eating Disorder Open
Introduction Parasomnias are abnormal sleep-related movements that can occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep, rapid eye movement sleep, or transition of sleep. The prevalence of parasomnias in young children ranges from 9–40% which may…
View article: 857 Too sleepy: A pediatric case of Prader Willi Syndrome and Narcolepsy
857 Too sleepy: A pediatric case of Prader Willi Syndrome and Narcolepsy Open
Introduction Prader Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder due to deletion of the paternal copies of genes within the chromosome region 15q11-q13. Individuals with PWS are commonly seen with obesity, sleep disordered breathing, and exc…
View article: 847 Rapid Improvement of Pulmonary Hypertension with Adequate Ventilatory Support in Patient with Prader-Willi Syndrome
847 Rapid Improvement of Pulmonary Hypertension with Adequate Ventilatory Support in Patient with Prader-Willi Syndrome Open
Introduction Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic multi-system disorder characterized by developmental delay, hyperphagia, and often morbid obesity. Patients can have impairments in ventilatory control and are at risk for sleep disorde…
View article: Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood
Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood Open
"Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood." American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 203(8), pp. P20–P21
View article: 1255 Previously unknown ventricular arrhythmia in a globally delayed pediatric patient with tuberous sclerosis
1255 Previously unknown ventricular arrhythmia in a globally delayed pediatric patient with tuberous sclerosis Open
Introduction We present a case of previously unknown ventricular ectopy in a pediatric patient who is globally delayed. As the patient is non-verbal, it is possible the patient may have ultimately experienced heart failure or a lethal arrh…
View article: 1223 Central sleep apnea and Chiari 1 malformation in a pediatric patient with Klippel-Feil sequence
1223 Central sleep apnea and Chiari 1 malformation in a pediatric patient with Klippel-Feil sequence Open
Introduction Klippel- Feil Sequence (KFS) is a rare congenital condition that classically presents with a triad of congenital cervical spine fusion, reduced cervical spine flexion and low posterior hairline. KFS has been associated with se…
View article: 1009 Sleep Apnea and Colorectal Adenoma in the Veteran Population: A Case-Control Study
1009 Sleep Apnea and Colorectal Adenoma in the Veteran Population: A Case-Control Study Open
Introduction Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, with over half of colorectal cancers estimated to be the result of modifiable risk factors. Studies relating sleep apnea (SA) and colorectal adenoma (CRA)…
View article: 1145 Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in a Child With a History of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
1145 Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in a Child With a History of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Open
Narcolepsy type-1 can have a genetic association with HLA subtypes, but case reports suggest there are other precipitating factors including head trauma, sustained sleep deprivation and infections. Studies have also linked narcolepsy onset…
View article: 1144 Central Sleep Apnea in a Pediatric Patient With Acute Heart Failure
1144 Central Sleep Apnea in a Pediatric Patient With Acute Heart Failure Open
Cheyne-Stokes respiration, a disorder found in adult patients with heart failure or strokes, is associated with severity of heart failure and higher mortality rates. Children with heart failure, commonly secondary to congenital heart disea…