A 56 year old man has symptoms of sleep apnea and daytime headaches and somnolence. Spirometry shows a decreased tidal volume and vital capacity. What is the single most appropriate diagnosis?

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A 56 year old man has symptoms of sleep apnea and daytime headaches and somnolence.

Spirometry shows a decreased tidal volume and vital capacity. What is the single most

appropriate diagnosis?

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2022-10-30

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The key is D. Motor neuron disease. [involvement of respiratory muscles in MND is associated with poor respiration causing sleep apnoea].

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