Apnea of prematurity
Respiratory system
Congenital disorders
Disorders of the pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the lower airways
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the upper airways
Metabolic, regulatory, and structural disorders
Neoplasms
Obstructive airway disease
Pneumoconiosis, fibrosing, and restrictive pulmonary disorders or interstitial lung disease
Respiratory failure or respiratory arrest and pulmonary vascular disorders
Traumatic or mechanical disorders
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Nasal, oral and pharyngeal diseases: Pathology review
Obstructive lung diseases: Pathology review
Restrictive lung diseases: Pathology review
Apnea, hypoventilation and pulmonary hypertension: Pathology review
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Apnea of prematurity
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Summary
Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a condition in which babies younger than 37 weeks of gestational age at birth, suddenly stop breathing for a period of more than 20 seconds. AOP is also considered if there is a cessation of breathing lasting less than 20 seconds, if it is accompanied by bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate) or cyanosis (oxygen desaturation). AOP usually improves with time and resolves, but some babies may have recurrent episodes, requiring management such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).