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Acquired Ondine's curse
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153.
Abstract:
Acquired OC, although rare, can occur as a result of neurologic abnormalities, and its diagnosis is dependent on an understanding of all causes of altered ventilation, including sleep disturbances--central, obstructive, or mixed. A neurologic evaluation, appropriate radiologic studies, and sleep workup will in most cases delineate the problem. Treatment includes a tracheotomy and ventilator support. Phrenic nerve pacing is reserved for patients with long-term disease and viable phrenic nerves.