Diaphragmatic paralysis, often stemming from neurological disorders like GBS or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), poses significant challenges in respiratory management. While bilateral phrenic nerve involvement can result in acute respiratory failure necessitating mechanical ventilation has been documented, instances of alternating hemidiaphragmatic paralysis are rare. Herein, we describe a case displaying this distinctive presentation of CIDP.
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