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Apnea

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Definition: A transient absence of spontaneous respiration.  do not confuse APNEA with other resp disord: use only when text uses APNEA; apnea neonatorum   
Examples Sleep Apnea Syndromes 		Other names Apneas
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Congenital myasthenic syndrome with episodic apnea  0   *Apnea *Myasthenia Gravis.
caffeine citrate  69-22-7   *Caffeine *Citrates Apnea.
Pharma Action Central Nervous System Stimulants 		Indian J Exp Biol 1980;18(1):99CAFCIT; CAFFEINE CITRATE

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