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Table 6 Frequency of medically prescribed treatments for irregular breathing (n = 31)

From: Autonomic breathing abnormalities in Rett syndrome: caregiver perspectives in an international database study

Treatment type

Perceived effect of treatment

Total

 

Not improved

Improved

 

Medications

8

13

21

Antiepilepsy drugsa

–

5

5

Serotonin agonistb

3

3

6

Benzodiazepinec

1

–

1

SSRIsd

5

1

6

Othere

3

4

7

Use of equipmentf

4

11

15

Oxygen

2

4

6

Rebreathing apparatus

1

2

3

CPAP/BIPAP

–

5

5

Compression vest

1

–

1

  1. Included sole and combined usage of the medications/equipment
  2. aTopiramate (n = 4) and carbamazepine (n = 1)
  3. bBuspirone
  4. cDiazepine
  5. dCitalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline
  6. eNaltrexone, propranolol, acetazolamide, clonidine, both individuals taking acetazolamide were perceived to improve
  7. fEquipment included use of any added gases or apparatus