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An interesting case of dysautonomia presenting with dyspnea
Author(s) -
Popatia Rizwana,
Subramaniam Meera
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pediatric pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1099-0496
pISSN - 8755-6863
DOI - 10.1002/ppul.22780
Subject(s) - medicine , supine position , dysautonomia , orthostatic vital signs , intensive care medicine , familial dysautonomia , surgery , blood pressure , disease
Dysautonomia such as POTS syndrome presenting with respiratory symptoms can often be misdiagnosed for other common pulmonary conditions. It can be diagnosed with a comprehensive history and orthostatic vital measurement. Simple diagnostic test such as diffusing capacity in supine and standing position can emerge as a noninvasive tool to guide the long‐term monitoring and treatment response. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2014; 49:E25–E26. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.