Diaphragmatic dysfunction

Ricoy, Jorge; Rodríguez-Núñez, Nuria; Álvarez-Dobaño, José Manuel; Toubes, María E.; Riveiro, Vanessa; Valdés, Luís

doi:10.1016/j.pulmoe.2018.10.008

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“…The diaphragm also contributes to vocalization and swallowing, as well as respiration. Its dysfunction is associated with various disorders, such as respiratory insufficiency, exercise intolerance, sleep disturbance, and potential mortality [ 2 , 3 ]. The diaphragm has multiple physiological roles.…”

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Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Health: A Narrative Review

Hamasaki¹

2020

Medicines

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Background: Breathing is an essential part of life. Diaphragmatic breathing (DB) is slow and deep breathing that affects the brain and the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems through the modulation of autonomic nervous functions. However, the effects of DB on human health need to be further investigated. Methods: The author conducted a PubMed search regarding the current evidence of the effect of DB on health. Results: This review consists of a total of 10 systematic reviews and 15 randomized controlled trials (RCTs). DB appears to be effective for improving the exercise capacity and respiratory function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although the effect of DB on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with asthma needs to be investigated, it may also help in reducing stress; treating eating disorders, chronic functional constipation, hypertension, migraine, and anxiety; and improving the QoL of patients with cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the cardiorespiratory fitness of patients with heart failure. Conclusions: Based on this narrative review, the exact usefulness of DB in clinical practice is unclear due to the poor quality of studies. However, it may be a feasible and practical treatment method for various disorders.

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“…The diaphragm also controls the postural stability, defecation, micturition, and parturition by modulating intra-abdominal pressure. Furthermore, its function is associated with metabolic balance [ 6 ] and cardiovascular and intraperitoneal lymphatic systems [ 3 ].…”

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Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Health: A Narrative Review

Hamasaki¹

2020

Medicines

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“…Unilateral diaphragm paralysis due to phrenic nerve palsy is strongly associated with several conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, cervical spinal cord injury, tumor infiltration, motor neuron disease, and idiopathic causes. Previous studies have also reported that herpes zoster virus, pneumonia, and Lyme borreliosis are infectious causes of diaphragm paralysis due to phrenic nerve involvement [8][9][10]. However, phrenic nerve palsy with viral involvement is very rare, particularly in neurosyphilis.…”

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Unilateral Diaphragm Paralysis Associated With Neurosyphilis: A Case Report

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Diaphragm dysfunction can originate from various etiologies, and bilaterality of the dysfunction depends on the cause. Symptoms of diaphragm dysfunction vary depending on the degree of phrenic nerve denervation, spinal cord lesion, and involvement of the diaphragm. Several infectious diaphragmatic dysfunctions have been reported, including the human immunodeficiency virus, poliovirus, West Nile virus, and dengue virus. Here, we report a case of unilateral diaphragm paralysis in a 34-year-old man with neurosyphilis.

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“…Diaphragmatic Dysfunction (DD) applies to any etiologic causes that may interfere with innervation, muscle function contraction, and any disorder's effect on the mechanical chest mechanism [5]. The DD accounts for eventration, partial muscle loss function (weakness), and the diaphragm paralysis.…”

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Lifelong Idiopathic Unilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis With Recurrent Pneumonia: A Case Report

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Rizi

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Int J Med Toxicol Forensic Med

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A 50-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency center with dyspnea, cough, and fever symptoms. She had a medical history of diabetes mellitus type II, rheumatoid arthritis, as well as several admission records due to aspiration pneumonia. The primary diagnosis was diabetic ketoacidosis and pneumonia. Normal breath sounds were reduced on the lower posterior right side of the thorax. A standard chest x-ray and lung Computed Tomography (CT) scan revealed collapse consolidation in the Right Lower Lobes (RLL) and Right Middle Lobes (RML). We here presented a case of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis with a history of recurrent pneumonia.

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Diaphragmatic dysfunction

Cited by 146 publications

References 102 publications

Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Health: A Narrative Review

Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Health: A Narrative Review

Unilateral Diaphragm Paralysis Associated With Neurosyphilis: A Case Report

Lifelong Idiopathic Unilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis With Recurrent Pneumonia: A Case Report

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