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Diaphragmatic flutter emulating recalcitrant asthma
1Department of Medicine, Hartford Hospital, Ct., USA.
Southern Medical Journal
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Diaphragmatic flutter, a rare condition causing breathlessness, was diagnosed in a patient with a history of asthma. Respiratory inductive plethysmography confirmed the diagnosis, aiding treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Medical Case Study
Background:
- Diaphragmatic flutter is a rare condition.
- It presents with high-frequency, pulsatile contractions of the thorax and abdominal wall.
- Breathlessness is a common symptom.