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Chest x-ray: the inspiration and expiration images are almost the same. The rib cage in profile does not expand during inspiration
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We describe an overweight COVID-19 patient with respiratory distress preceded by anosmia/dysgeusia with no lung injury shown on CT, angio-CT or ventilation/perfusion scans. Orthopnoea and paradoxical abdominal respiration were identified. Phrenic paralysis, demonstrated by examination of patient breathing, and on x-ray while standing breathing in a...
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... of 1.1 litre (47%). The FEV1/FVC ratio was 86%. FVC worsened by more than 20% in the supine position to 0.98 litre (30% of theoretical value). We were unable to perform plethysmography or a gas transfer test for carbon monoxide (TLCO) because the patient was too tired and breathless. Chest x-rays were taken in complete inspiration and expiration (Fig. 1). The inspiration and expiration images were very similar, while the rib cage in profile does not expand during inspiration. Ultrasound of the diaphragm was not informative because of obesity. Electromyography of the diaphragm was not possible due to the patient's location as in France this test is only available in Paris. Creatinine ...
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