Definition: Complete or severe weakness of the muscles of respiration. This condition may be associated with MOTOR NEURON DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVE DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISEASES; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; injury to the PHRENIC NERVE; and other disorders.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): respiratory paralysis
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Drugs with this side effect as MedDRA Preferred Term
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