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Rapid eye movement sleep in breath holders
J Kohyama1, T Hasegawa, M Shimohira
1Department of Pediatrics, Tsuchiura Kyoudou General Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan. jkohyama.ped@med.tmd.ac.jp
Journal of Child Neurology
|August 2, 2000
Summary
Breath-holding spells in children may be linked to brainstem disturbances affecting REM sleep. Studies show reduced rapid eye movements (REMs) during sleep in affected individuals, suggesting a neurological basis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sleep Medicine
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Breath-holding spells are common in children.
- The underlying pathophysiology remains unclear.
- Previous research has not focused on sleep-related neurological factors.