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Methylphenidate Improves Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Methylphenidate is a dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.We report the case of a child with Wolfram syndrome who had narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea.We used methylphenidate, which improved her narcolepsy as well as her obstructive sleep apnea.

Source: Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10069-0184

Authors: Rajith Ravindren, Sajina Meenamkada, Shibila A Mannil

Institution: Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Language: English

Topic: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7166835722

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