Pulmonological issues.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2022
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2022.101313
Abstract
Pediatric leukodystrophies are rare neurodegenerative diseases involving multiple systems. Each form has unique neurologic features but are characterized by encephalopathy with accompanying impairments evidenced in reflexes, muscle tone and movement control. Weakness of expiratory, inspiratory, and upper airway muscles may lead to impaired airway secretion clearance resulting in recurrent respiratory infections, dysphagia, sleep-disordered breathing, restrictive lung disease, and ultimately chronic respiratory insufficiency.
Journal Title
Current problems in pediatric and adolescent health care
Volume
52
Issue
12
First Page
101313
Last Page
101313
MeSH Keywords
Humans; Child; Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Keywords
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Recommended Citation
Perez G, Young L, Kravitz R, et al. Pulmonological issues. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2022;52(12):101313. doi:10.1016/j.cppeds.2022.101313
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