Respiratory problems in children with neurological impairment.
Children with severe neurological impairment have a high incidence of respiratory problems which are multifactorial and may be related to or dependent on the underlying disability. In addition, common respiratory conditions such as asthma will be represented in this group as in the general paediatric population. In order to maximise quality of life and reduce morbidity and mortality, each child should be carefully assessed and treated, making adjustments where necessary in the treatment regime to take account of the disability.
Seddon
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Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Dyke Road, Brighton, UK. paul.seddon@brighton-healthcare.nhs.uk
Khan
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D001249:Asthma; D016535:Bronchial Hyperreactivity; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003371:Cough; D019988:Children with Disabilities; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D009017:Morbidity; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D009752:Nutritional Status; D012018:Reflex; D012132:Respiratory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes