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[Familial primary chronic type ventilation]

M Rutishauser, A Feldges

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |May 28, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Primary hypoventilation, also known as Ondine's curse, is a rare condition affecting respiratory regulation. This study suggests the disorder may be inherited, presenting a case of a mother and daughter with the condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Pulmonology
    • Genetics
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Primary hypoventilation (Ondine's curse) is a rare disorder characterized by diminished respiratory center sensitivity to carbon dioxide.
    • Familial occurrence of this condition was first reported in 1976.
    • The pathophysiology involves a defect in respiratory regulation.

    Observation:

    • This study details the cases of a 10-year-old girl and her mother presenting with typical clinical and pathophysiological symptoms of primary hypoventilation.
    • Both patients exhibited the characteristic diminished sensitivity of the respiratory center to CO2.

    Findings:

    • The observed familial occurrence in this mother-daughter pair supports the hypothesis that primary hypoventilation can be an inherited defect.
    • The patients displayed classic symptoms indicative of impaired autonomic control of breathing.

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    Implications:

    • Primary hypoventilation poses life-threatening risks during sedation, anesthesia, and severe respiratory infections.
    • Long-term complications may include pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure.
    • Understanding the genetic basis is crucial for diagnosis and management of affected families.