CCHS Syndrome

Definition

Definition of CCHS Syndrome
CCHS is a multisystem disorder of the central nervous system where, most dramatically, the automatic control of breathing is absent or impaired. A CCHS patient’s respiratory response to low blood oxygen saturation (hypoxia) or to CO2 retention (hypercapnia) is sluggish during awake hours and absent to varying degrees during sleep, serious illness, and/or stress.

Symptoms

Symptoms of CCHS Syndrome
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Causes

Causes of CCHS Syndrome
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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of CCHS Syndrome
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Treatment

Treatment of CCHS Syndrome
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Prognosis

Prognosis of CCHS Syndrome
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Prevention

Prevention of CCHS Syndrome
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