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Vocal Cord Paralysis and Respiratory Muscle Weakness: An Unusual Presentation of Chronic Polyneuropathy

Author(s) -

LKL Chau,

KA Webb,

AC Jackson,

DE O′Donnell

Publication year - 1998

Publication title -

canadian respiratory journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.675

H-Index - 53

eISSN - 1916-7245

pISSN - 1198-2241

DOI - 10.1155/1998/152072

Subject(s) - medicine , weakness , polyneuropathy , paralysis , respiratory system , presentation (obstetrics) , muscle weakness , vocal cord paralysis , cord , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , surgery

A case of chronic polyneuropathy that manifested with an unusual combination of vocal cord paralysis and respiratory muscle weakness is reported. In addition, results of an exercise test carried out to assess the severity and mechanisms of exertional breathlessness in this unique condition with combined obstructive and restrictive disorders are described.

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