Question 1

what happens if your diaphragm is half paralyzed? does it mean that you cannot breathe on your own?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing: Although the diaphragm is one organ, both sides act almost independently, but they need each other for perfect breathing.  A nerve on each side of the heart makes the diaphragm move.  If that nerve is injured, that particular side of the diaphragm is paralyzed, making breathing difficult.  This may be fixed by a surgery called diaphragm plication, performed by a thoracic surgeon.

Question 2

i have congenital heart disease with a paralyzed diaphragm it is hard for me to breathe is there any exercise that could help me breathe better?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm pacing YES: There is such a thing as diaphragm pacing that you could ask about and is great in situations such as you're describing.

Question 3

recently, when i laugh hard, i suddenly cannot breathe. lt feels like my breath is "stuck" and sends me into a panic. why does this happen?

Accepted Answer

Very normal: Nothing to worry about.  We all have those experiences.

Question 4

my nose is blocked and  cannot breathe properly?

Accepted Answer

Decongestants: Most likely you have nasal congestion. I suggest OTC decongestant by mouth or OTC nasal spray.

Question 5

what to do if i cannot breathe and my head is really heavy with pressure?

Accepted Answer

ER/UC: Go to the ER or urgent care if you can't breathe. Also, if you develop severe head pressure or headache, seek medical attention immediately.

Question 6

i can't seem to find much information about left paralyzed diaphragm anywhere! can you explain what it means to have this condition?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: A paralyzed diaphragm- or more correctly a paralyzed half or hemi-diaphragm is the inability to move the diaphragm down on one side which is necessary to draw air into that lung. If the diaphragm is not moving , that lung is not working. Viral infections, trauma, cancer, auto-immune diseases and many, many  other causes are possible. A board certified pulmonary specialist should be consulted.

Question 7

i had covid a week ago and tested negative this monday. got better completely too. when i had it it just felt like a severe cold. but today i noticed i cannot breathe when i try to workout even mildly. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Limit your exertion to whatever does not make you winded. Workouts can double or triple the demand on your lungs and if exertion triggers this feeling it means you are not recovered. Consult with your doc if you do not see a gradual improvement in your exercise tolerance or if things get worse. Rebound COVID is a real thing.

Question 8

what to do if i cannot breathe out of one nostril.?

Accepted Answer

Breathing: See ENT for nasal exam. Could be deviated septum,, polyps, mass, enlarged turbinates to name a few.

Question 9

what to do if i cannot breathe, can't move, tight chest?

Accepted Answer

Call 911: If you can't breathe and have chest pain, call 911.

Question 10

what to do if i cannot breathe properly after having three anxiety attacks?

Accepted Answer

Breath: If you can find a quiet place - do so. Breath in slowly &deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort).  Hold for a count of five then slowly begin to exhale through an open mouth. Repeat at least 12 times, longer if you need to. If you haven't been assessed for your panic/ anxiety - that would be prudent. Take care.

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What happens if your diaphragm is half paralyzed does it mean that you cannot breathe on your own

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What happens if your diaphragm is half paralyzed? does it mean that you cannot breathe on your own?

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I have congenital heart disease with a paralyzed diaphragm it is hard for me to breathe is there any exercise that could help me breathe better?

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Recently, when i laugh hard, i suddenly cannot breathe. lt feels like my breath is "stuck" and sends me into a panic. why does this happen?

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My nose is blocked and cannot breathe properly?

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What to do if i cannot breathe and my head is really heavy with pressure?

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I can't seem to find much information about left paralyzed diaphragm anywhere! can you explain what it means to have this condition?

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I had covid a week ago and tested negative this monday. got better completely too. when i had it it just felt like a severe cold. but today i noticed i cannot breathe when i try to workout even mildly. what should i do?

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What to do if i cannot breathe out of one nostril.?

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What to do if i cannot breathe, can't move, tight chest?

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What to do if i cannot breathe properly after having three anxiety attacks?

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