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Chronic respiratory failure: an unusual cause and treatment

Department of Respiratory Medicine, Respiratory Investigation Centre, Belfast City Hospital Trust, Belfast BT9 7AB, UK

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Dr A E Smyth, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Respiratory Investigation Centre, Belfast City Hospital Trust, 93 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7AB, UK;
anita.smyth{at}ntlworld.com

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.

Keywords: chronic respiratory failure; brainstem stroke; medroxyprogesterone

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