This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.N.S., Subject name: Medicine
Biot's respiration is seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypnosedative poisoning, B. Appendicitis, C. Cholecystitis, D. Bulbar poliomyelitis
D: Bulbar poliomyelitis
Answer: D: Bulbar poliomyelitis 
Explanation: (D) Bulbar poliomyelitis # Biot's breathing is caused by brain damage, increased intracranial pressure and drug-induced respiratory depression.> Biot's respiration, sometimes also called ataxic respiration, is an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by groups of quick, shallow inspirations followed by regular or irregular periods of apnea. It generally indicates a poor prognosis. Biot's respiration is caused by damage to the medulla oblongata due to strokes or trauma or by pressure on the medulla due to uncal or tentorial herniation. It can be caused by opioid use.