Chronic respiratory failure: an unusual cause and treatment.
Hypoventilation secondary to brainstem stroke resulting in chronic respiratory failure is extremely uncommon. This case documents the treatment of chronic type II respiratory failure secondary to central hypoventilation with medroxyprogesterone, a new treatment option.
Smyth
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A
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Respiratory Investigation Centre, Belfast City Hospital Trust, Belfast BT9 7AB, UK. anita.smyth@ntlworld.com
Riley
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M
D000284:Administration, Oral; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007040:Hypoventilation / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008525:Medroxyprogesterone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D019141:Respiratory System Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*
D019141:Respiratory System Agents; D008525:Medroxyprogesterone