Laryngeal obstruction Flashcards
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What are features of inducible laryngeal obstruction
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- Wheezy
- Exertional breatah;lessness (similar to asthma)
- Inspiratory wheeze
- Symptoms also triggered by emotional stress, cough or irritant smells
- Tightness in throat, lump in throat/ass hoarse voice + difficulty swallowing
Hypoxia
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What does hypercapnia inwith daytime sleepiness signal
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Comorbid COPD
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Obesity hypoventialtion syndrome - .30 BMI ass w OSAS
