At a glance
HR 108 bpm BP 132/78 SpO2 91% Forced Vital Capacity (FVC): 0.8L (12 mL/kg)
"34F with swallowing & breathing difficulty & FVC 0.8L."
Patient History
A 34-year-old female librarian presents with increasing difficulty swallowing and breathing over the past 2 days, now unable to swallow water. Her swallowing started getting worse 2 days ago with food feeling stuck.
Clinical Examination & Labs
Since this morning her breathing has become very difficult and she cannot take a deep breath.