Mesh term Cheyne-Stokes Respiration
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Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
Description
An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing. The cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually increase in depth and rate and is then followed by a period of apnea. The period of apnea can last 5 to 30 seconds, then the cycle repeats every 45 seconds to 3 minutes.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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