Respiratory muscle fatigue from functional upper airway obstruction

Authors

J. I. Couser, Boston University School of Medicine
J. S. Berman, Boston University School of Medicine

Abstract

A case of functional upper airway obstruction is presented. The case is unusual because even though no identifiable organic cause could be found for dyspnea and stridor, the patient developed respiratory failure from respiratory muscle fatigue.

Publication Title

Chest

Recommended Citation

Couser, J., & Berman, J. (1989). Respiratory muscle fatigue from functional upper airway obstruction. Chest, 96 (3), 689-690. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.96.3.689