Diaphragm Ultrasonography as a Tool to Assess Paradoxical Breathing in a Patient With Asthma Attack
Journal Title: Pulmonary Research and Respiratory Medicine – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 1
Abstract
A 67-year-old woman experienced chronic dyspnea, wheezes, and dry cough for 1 year and was admitted to our hospital. She had no remarkable medical history. Her dyspnea worsened over 2 months and was admitted to the hospital for further diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
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Takeshi Saraya
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- DOI 10.17140/PRRMOJ-SE-1-105
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