Apnea
Apnea: Introduction
Apnea: Periods of absence of breathing.
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causes of Apnea, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Apnea:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Apnea.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Apnea: Symptom Checker
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Apnea
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- WHEEZING
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Wheezing
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Apnea
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Bradypnea
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Apnea
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Wheezing
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Bradypnea
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Apnea
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Wheezing
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Shortness of Breath
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Bradypnea
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Apnea
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Bradypnea
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Bradypnea
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Apnea
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Apnea: Self Assessment Tools
Apnea: Medical Mistakes
Apnea: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Apnea: Related Rare Diseases
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Apnea.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- Do you snore, or has anyone ever told you that you snore? - Snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, and it is often something that you will only know about if someone else tells you. Even if it was in the distant past, it is still important for you to mention being told that you snore.
- Do you ever feel particularly tired or sleepy during the day? - Daytime tiredness (somnolence) can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea, and can affect your lifestyle.
- Do you ever actually fall asleep during the day as result of your increased tiredness? - If you fall asleep during the day when you aren't in bed as a result of tiredness then this can give and indication of the severity of your Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Central Sleep Apnea.
- Has anyone ever commented to you that you seem to "stop breathing" sometimes when you are asleep? - Apnoeic episodes or short periods where you appear to stop breathing when you are sleeping can indicate obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea. If you experience obstructive sleep apnea, then those who witness you "not breathing" may notice that your chest still moves and it looks like you are trying to breath, but no air is actually passing in or out of your mouth. However in central sleep apnea the witness may say that you do not try to breathe at all and are quite still during these episodes. There are important differences between these two types of apnea, and may require difference management strategies. You may have to go home and specifically ask your partner/family/bed-partner about their exact observations.
- Can you tell me about your sleep pattern and quality? - This is a very general question which allows you to tell your health professional about what concerns you. In particular it is important to mention whether or not you feel that you are having good quality sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea can cause a feeling of not sleeping well. Also, it may assist your Health Professional to understand your particular circumstance if they know a little about your sleep habits and hygiene.
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Apnea
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Medications or substances causing Apnea:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Apnea as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Apnea
Drug interactions causing Apnea:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Apnea as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Intramuscular Morphine and Cimetidine interaction
- Polymyxin B and Prochlorperazine interaction - Severe apnea
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Definitions of Apnea:
Apnea: Although the correct pronunciation of this word is with stress on the second-last syllable, the pronunciation shown is usually heard in the U.S. Absence of breathing. [G. apnoia, want of breath]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Transient cessation of respiration
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Cessation of breathing.
- (Source - CRISP)
Detailed list of causes of Apnea
The list below shows some of the causes of Apnea mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Apnea
How Common are these Causes of Apnea?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Apnea.
Of the 128
causes of Apnea that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 4
causes are "very common" diseases
- 2
causes are "common" diseases
- 2
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 2
causes are "rare" diseases
- 11
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 117
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 128
causes of Apnea
Conditions listing symptoms: Apnea:
The following list of conditions
have 'Apnea' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
Symbols
1q deletion
... apneic spellsA
Aberrant subclavian artery abnormality
... apneaAcute meningitis
... ApneaAnemia, Neonatal
... apneaArnold-Chiari malformation type 3
... apneaAromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
... apneic spellsAuriculo-condylar syndrome
... apneaB
Bacterial meningitis
... ApneaBrun's syndrome
... apneaC
Campomelic dwarfism
... apneic spellsCampomelic dysplasia
... apneic spellsChemical poisoning - Ammonium Chloride
... apneaChemical poisoning - Barium
... apneaChemical poisoning - Camphor
... apneaChemical poisoning - Pyrimidifen
... apneaChemical poisoning - Strychnine
... apneaChemical poisoning - Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide
... apneaChemical poisoning - Vinyl Choride
... apneaChromosome 13 trisomy syndrome
... apneaChromosome 1q deletion
... Apneic spellsCongenital disorder of glycosylation type 1F
... apneaCongenital disorder of glycosylation type 2B
... apneaCongenital herpes simplex
... apneic spellsConvulsions, benign familial infantile, 1
... apneaD
Dialysis encephalopathy syndrome
... apneic spellsDisopyramide toxicity
... apnoeaE
Eucalyptus Oil poisoning
... apneaF
Funnel Web spider poisoning
... apneaG
Gaucher disease - perinatal lethal form
... apneaGaucher disease type 2
... apnea episodesGustavson syndrome
... apneic spellsH
Hyperglycinemia
... apneaI
Idiopathic alveolar hypoventilation syndrome
... apneaIllum syndrome
... apneic crisisInborn amino acid metabolism disorder
... apneaInfantile convulsions and paroxysmal choreoathetosis, familial
... apneaJ
Joubert Syndrome
... apneaL
Leukoencephalopathy, arthritis, colitis, and hypogammaglobulinema
... apneaLeukomalacia
... apneaM
Malformations in neuronal migration
... apneaMetabolic disorders
... ApneaMicrocephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism types 1 and 3
... apneaN
Necrotizing enterocolitis
... apneaNeonatal bacterial meningitis
... apneaNeonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
... periods of apneaNeonatal sepsis
... apneaNon-ketotic hyperglycinemia
... apneaO
Organic acidemia
... apneaP
Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease
... apneaPitt-Hopkins syndrome
... apneic spellsPontocerebellar Hypoplasia Type 6
... apneaPseudoadrenoleukodystrophy
... apneaR
Rett's syndrome
... apneaS
Severe achondroplasia with developmental delay and acanthosis nigricans
... apneaStiff baby syndrome
... apneic spellsStreptococcal Group B invasive disease
... apneaStuve-Wiedemann dysplasia
... apneaStuve-Wiedemann syndrome
... apneaSudden Infant Death Syndrome
... ApneaT
Tonic seizure
... apneaTrisomy 13 mosaicism
... apneaW
Whooping Cough
... Non-breathing periods (apnea)Z
Zanoli-Vecchi syndrome
... apnea
Conditions listing complications: Apnea:
The following list of conditions
have 'Apnea' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
B
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
... apneaC
Chemical poisoning - Pepper Spray
... apneaChromosome 22 trisomy mosaic
... apneaChromosome 4, Monosomy 4q
... apneaD
Deletion 5p
... apneaM
Multiple pterygium syndrome
... apneaP
Pierre Robin's sequence
... apneaS
Septo-Optic Dysplasia
... apneaW
Whooping Cough
... apneaWiedemann-Beckwith syndrome
... apnea
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Causes of Apnea Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Apnea based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Apnea?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Apnea, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Apnea:
Medical Conditions associated with Apnea:
Breathing symptoms (2775 causes), Respiratory symptoms (3282 causes), Breath symptoms (2667 causes)
Symptoms related to Apnea:
Breathing difficulty (2470 causes), Shortness of breath (1199 causes), Sleep apnea (19 causes), Obstructive sleep apnea, Respiration, Respiratory abnormalities, Lung dysfunction, Irregular breathing (24 causes), Brain damage (16 causes), Lung diseases
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Medical News summaries about Apnea
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