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Hurler's syndrome with cor pulmonale secondary to obstructive sleep apnoea treated by continuous positive airway pressure
Author(s) -
Chan D,
Li AM,
Yam MC,
Li CK,
Fok TF
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00218.x
Subject(s) - medicine , continuous positive airway pressure , pulmonary hypertension , cardiology , airway , sleep (system call) , positive airway pressure , pediatrics , anesthesia , obstructive sleep apnea , computer science , operating system
A 6‐year‐old boy with Hurler's syndrome presented with right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension secondary to severe obstructive sleep apnoea. Both his sleep apnoea and cor pulmonale were effectively controlled with continuous positive airway pressure therapy.