Zespół wrodzonej centralnej hipowentylacji (CCHS) – perspektywa terapii logopedycznej

Abstract

Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a rare genetic disorder associated with the dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Its main symptom is hypoventilation most commonly occurring during sleep. This means a lifetime need for mechanical ventilation in patients with CCHS. A method of ventilation depends on the severity of the symptoms and patient’s age. In the first years of life positive pressure ventilation via tracheostomy is generally recommended, however, this can affect the process of a child’s speech development. Speech development delays and disorders are very common accompanying conditions that need therapeutic intervention. Shaping all aspects of patient’s communication skills is first of all the task of a speech-language therapist. The purpose of the article is to present a short review of basic information on CCHS and to provide general directions for speech therapy based on the available literature and author’s own proposals.