Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: clinical spectrum, prognosis, and diagnostic approach.
Chan C, Loke J, Virgulto J, Mohsenin V, Ferranti R, Lammertse T. Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: clinical spectrum, prognosis, and diagnostic approach. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 1988, 69: 976-9. PMID: 3190422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral diaphragmatic paralysisDiaphragmatic paralysisAcute respiratory failurePulmonary function testsRestrictive ventilatory defectSevere respiratory insufficiencyArterial blood gasGood quality survivalChronic respiratory acidosisCardiopulmonary decompensationCor pulmonaleDiaphragmatic impairmentRespiratory failureRespiratory insufficiencyVentilatory defectClinical courseRetrospective reviewAppropriate therapyFunction testsCardiopulmonary statusUnderdiagnosed conditionClinical spectrumRespiratory acidosisBlood gasSupine positionAirway Responses to 2.0 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide in Normal Subjects
Mohsenin V. Airway Responses to 2.0 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide in Normal Subjects. Archives Of Environmental & Occupational Health 1988, 43: 242-246. PMID: 3289507, DOI: 10.1080/00039896.1988.9934941.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpecific airway conductanceLung function testsAirway reactivityMethacholine aerosolAirway conductanceFunction testsVital capacityNormal subjectsDouble-blind randomized fashionPartial expiratory flowDose of methacholineConcentration of methacholineAcute respiratory responsesFunctional residual capacityPpm nitrogen dioxideAirway responsesMethacholine inhalationExpiratory volumeRespiratory symptomsNormal nonsmokersExpiratory flowLung volumeRandomized fashionRespiratory responsesResidual capacity