What is Biot’s respiration?
Disease description:
The elderly neighbor lady was suddenly hospitalized, and I heard the hospital issued several critical condition notices. Her family said she exhibited Cheyne-Stokes respiration. What does “Cheyne-Stokes respiration” mean?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Min
Biot’s respiration, also known as ataxic respiration, is a pathological, periodic breathing pattern characterized by short, shallow breaths. After one or several breaths, the patient experiences abnormal apnea, followed by several deep, forceful breaths. Biot’s respiration is typically caused by central nervous system dysfunction and often serves as a critical, pre-terminal sign, indicating that the patient’s life is under severe threat.
