Episode 92: Respiratory - diaphragm palsy

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast , Consultant Respiratory Physician Milind Sovani joins Respiratory Registrar Daniella Draicchio and Foundation Doctor Masooma Ali to explore a compelling case of progressive breathlessness in a 45-year-old woman. What begins as a seemingly routine presentation unfolds into a diagnostic journey. Together, the team discusses the challenges of diagnosing chronic type 2 respiratory failure, the importance of recognising paradoxical breathing, and the role of non-invasive ventilation and surgical intervention. This episode is a masterclass in clinical reasoning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the value of thorough bedside examination. We would like to acknowledge Dr Patience Ehilawa, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Nottingham University Hospitals , for her contribution to the content design and planning of this podcast. References A retrospective cohort study of idiopathic diaphragmatic palsy: a diagnostic triad, natural history and prognosis ERJ Open Research 2021 00953-2020; DOI: Diagnosis and management of nontraumatic unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis (complete or partial) in adults - UpToDate Treatment of diaphragmatic paralysis using an expanded surgical protocol: review of the largest worldwide experience European Respiratory Journal 2018 52 (suppl 62): PA806; DOI: Diaphragm dysfunction: how to diagnose and how to treat? Breathe 2025 21(1): 240218; DOI: This podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage RCP | Education and professional development RCP Links Education RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

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