Primary alveolar hypoventilation
Alternative names:
Ondine's curse
Treatment:
Medications that stimulate the respiratory system may be used. Augmentation of breathing with mechanical devices may be helpful in some patients. Oxygen therapy may be helpful in some patients, but may produce worse night symptoms in others.
Expectations (prognosis):
Response to treatment varies.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop. Cyanosis (bluish skin) may indicate an urgent need for treatment.
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