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Chronic respiratory failure: an unusual cause and treatment.

Abstract
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.
AuthorsA Smyth, M Riley
JournalThorax (Thorax) Vol. 57 Issue 9 Pg. 835-6 (Sep 2002) ISSN: 0040-6376 [Print] England
PMID12200531 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Respiratory System Agents
  • Medroxyprogesterone
Topics
  • Administration, Oral
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypoventilation (etiology)
  • Male
  • Medroxyprogesterone (administration & dosage)
  • Middle Aged
  • Respiratory Insufficiency (drug therapy, etiology)
  • Respiratory System Agents (administration & dosage)
  • Stroke (complications)

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