What is the hallmark finding of diaphragm paralysis?
a. Rapid and shallow breathing
b. Weak cough
c. Abdominal paradox
d. Retractions
ANS: C
Abdominal paradox (inward movement of the abdomen while the thorax expands) is the hall-mark of significant bilateral diaphragmatic weakness.
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