Buspirone treatment for apneustic breathing in brain stem infarct.
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We report a case of brainstem infarction resulting in apneustic breathing, which was alleviated with buspirone. We discuss apneusis, review the literature, and speculate about the benefit of serotonin 1A receptor agonists in the treatment of apneusis and other respiratory disorders.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Respiratory care
دوره 48 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003