Hypoventilation in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome across the pediatric age.

Catherine Chen Iulia IoanMarine ThieuxMarc NicolinoPatricia FrancoLaurianne Coutier

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2024)

The frequency of alveolar hypoventilation in children and adolescents with PWS is of concern and may increase with age and GH treatment. A regular screening by oximetry-capnography appears to be indicated whatever the sex, BMI, and rate of obstructive or central apneas.

Keyphrases

growth hormone
positive airway pressure
body mass index
obstructive sleep apnea
case report
combination therapy
young adults
replacement therapy
childhood cancer