Chronic respiratory failure due to bilateral vocal cord paralysis managed with nocturnal nasal positive pressure ventilation.
A patient with bilateral vocal cord paralysis developed chronic respiratory failure. Treatment with nocturnal inspiratory positive airway pressure via nasal mask improved symptoms and reduced hypercapnia.
Chetty
K G
KG
Department of Medicine, Long Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Calif.
McDonald
R L
RL
Berry
R B
RB
Mahutte
C K
CK
D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000150:complications*