A case of severe, unexplained breathlessness

Full blood count, urea and electrolytes, corrected calcium, liver function tests, creatine kinase, thyroid stimulating hormone, serum angiotensin converting enzyme, C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were all normal. Lung function tests demonstrated forced expiratory volume in on...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Postgraduate medical journal 2003-11, Vol.79 (937), p.662-662
Hauptverfasser:	Werring, D J, Head, J E, Clee, M, Chowdhury, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	bilateral diaphragmatic weakness brachial neuritis Brachial Plexus Neuritis - complications breathlessness Dyspnea - etiology Humans Male Middle Aged Posture Pulmonary arteries Respiratory Paralysis - etiology Self Assessment Question Walking
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Zusammenfassung:	Full blood count, urea and electrolytes, corrected calcium, liver function tests, creatine kinase, thyroid stimulating hormone, serum angiotensin converting enzyme, C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were all normal. Lung function tests demonstrated forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) 1.23 litres and forced vital capacity (FVC) 1.58 litres (sitting), FEV1 0.45 litres and FVC 0.49 litres (lying).
ISSN:	0032-5473 1469-0756
DOI:	10.1136/pmj.79.937.662