Department of Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Varhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi.
*Address for Correspondence: Dr. J. C. Suri, Senior Chest Physician & Head, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, VMMC & Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi; E-mail: jcsuri@rediffmail.com
Pierre Robin Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by micrognathia, cleft palate and glossoptosis. We present one child with PRS in whom sleep study performed showed presence of significant sleep disordered breathing. It also shows the effects of SDB's on physical and mental development.
SBD - sleep disordered breathing, REM - rapid eye movement, RERA - respiratory effort related arousal, CPAP - continuous positive airway pressure
