Long-term progestin therapy for female chronic respiratory insufficiency?

Abstract

End-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often leads to hypercapnic respiratory failure. Oxygen supplementation therapy may further aggravate hypercapnia and not all patients are compliant with non-invasive ventilation. This case documents successful control of chronic respiratory failure with medroxyprogesterone in a postmenopausal woman during 1-year follow-up.

• Authors: Tarja Saaresranta, Olli Polo
• Journal: Respiratory medicine (Respir Med) Vol. 98 Issue 2 Pg. 194-5 (Feb 2004) ISSN: 0954-6111 [Print] England
• PMID: 14971885 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Respiratory System Agents
• Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Topics

• Aged
• Chronic Disease
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Long-Term Care
• Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (therapeutic use)
• Respiratory Insufficiency (drug therapy)
• Respiratory System Agents (therapeutic use)