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Breathing Stops (Apnoea)

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Breathing Stops (Apnoea)

ID 274

Apnoea is a term used for suspension of external breathing. During apnoea, the volume of the lungs remains initially unchanged, while there is no movement of the muscles used in respiration.

Symptom classification

Body areaChest
Body areaLungs

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

10

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

2

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