Respiratory Paralysis

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - C08.618.846.812 - C10.597.622.812 - C23.888.592.636.812

**Synonyms:** - Diaphragmatic Paralysis - Paralysis, Respiratory Muscle