apnea has been researched along with Myxedema in 1 studies
Apnea: A transient absence of spontaneous respiration.
Myxedema: A condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling (EDEMA) with abnormal deposits of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and other tissues. It is caused by a deficiency of THYROID HORMONES. The skin becomes puffy around the eyes and on the cheeks. The face is dull and expressionless with thickened nose and lips.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Although more controlled studies would be helpful, relatively clear-cut indications for the use of ventilatory stimulants exist for hypercapnic obesity-hypoventilation patients (medroxyprogesterone), myxedema (thyroid replacement), central apnea (acetazolamide), and periodic breathing in congestive heart failure (theophylline)." | 4.80 | Pharmacologic treatment of sleep-disordered breathing. ( Hudgel, DW; Thanakitcharu, S, 1998) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Hudgel, DW | 1 |
| Thanakitcharu, S | 1 |
1 review available for apnea and Myxedema
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Pharmacologic treatment of sleep-disordered breathing.
Topics: Acetazolamide; Antihypertensive Agents; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Diuretics; Dyspnea; Evidence-B | 1998 |