RCP Medicine Podcast

Episode 92: Respiratory - diaphragm palsy


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In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Consultant Respiratory Physician Milind Savani 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.


References

  • A retrospective cohort study of idiopathic diaphragmatic palsy: a diagnostic triad, natural history and prognosis ERJ Open Research 2021 00953-2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00953-2020 
  • 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: https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.congress-2018.PA806 
  • Diaphragm dysfunction: how to diagnose and how to treat? Breathe 2025 21(1): 240218; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1183/20734735.0218-2024 


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.

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