Sleep-Related Laryngospasm Caused by Gastroesophageal Reflux
Journal of Sleep Medicine
;
: 28-30, 2016.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-150756
ABSTRACT
Sleep-related laryngospasm is a rare cause of sleep-related breathing disturbance which produce stridor or interruption of airflow associated with a distinct polysomnography arousal pattern. We report a case of a sixty-five-year-old woman who was referred for awakenings with abrupt respiratory distress and fear of suffocation. A polysomnography showed a total or near-total cessation of airflow, followed by choking and stridor for several minutes with a rapid increase in heart rate. Temporary hoarseness was seen. The esophageal pH monitoring indicated acid reflux, which confirmed gastroesophageal reflux disease. The protonpump inhibitor eliminated the sleep-related laryngospasm.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arousal
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Asphyxia
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Respiration
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Respiratory Sounds
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Hoarseness
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Laryngismus
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Polysomnography
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Airway Obstruction
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Esophageal pH Monitoring
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Sleep Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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