Question 1

retal born with trisomy 18 and has right sided diaphragm eventration is this a lethal disease? she is 5 months old

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trisomy 18 is usually fatal in infancy.Many are shed during pregnancy as a miscarriage, others die from any number of issues including heart defects over the ensuing months. Some live a few years.

Question 2

how should i use the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Before intercourse: Use contraceptive jelly inside the diaphragm and around the rim. Place it before intercourse and leave it in until 6 hours after. Use more jelly in the vagina if you get inspired and have intercourse again but don't remove it to refresh the jelly. Take it out in the morning if you fall asleep.

Question 3

what are some advantages of the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a good form of barrier contraception. Advantages include: no hormones, effective (90%), reusable, safe, inexpensive, reversible, decreases risk of some sexually transmitted diseases, patient controlled and not an abortifacient.

Question 4

what are some disadvantages of using the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Convenience: The major disadvantage of the diaphragm is the inconvenience of having to puut it in before sexual activity.

Question 5

how to breathe from your diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Breath down...: Diaphragm is big muscle between chest and abdomen.Helps us breath. Singers breath more to upper chest and dancers low under diaphragm " to the belly" It helps strengthen core for balance. If you relax and place your hand over stomach- try relax shoulder - deep breath by nose as pushing against your hand. You should feel muscle extending and strengthening . Excellent exercise . Try dance' ( Tango)

Question 6

how does your diaphragm help you breathe?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the respiratory system from the abdomen. It is a muscle that contracts and relaxes. When you inspire, it relaxes. When you expire, it contracts. For the most part, it is an involuntary action, but can be voluntary as well. It is the main muscle associated with respiration.

Question 7

what can i do for a paralysed diaphragm

Accepted Answer

paralysed diaphragm: Unilateral paralysis is either left untreated or treated surgically with plication if symptomatic.
Severe, bliateral paralysis requires the patient to be placed on a ventilator.
If you are not symtomatic, you don't need to do anything.

Question 8

why do i have pain on diaphragm when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Hard to tell from your symptoms. You should see your doctor to check it out

Question 9

what does the diaphragm do in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Your: Diaphragm is the muscular structure that makes you breathe.

Question 10

can i use an old diaphragm instead of a pessary?

Accepted Answer

Pessary: No.  The diaphragm  is not designed to hold the pelvic organs in place.

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