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A member asked:
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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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.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Unlikely : There are no exercises that I am aware of. Diaphragm pacing is a medical option which involves having an electrode stimulate your diaphragm muscle, just like the nerve would have. Another option is to "plicate" the diaphragm which is a surgery to tighten the muscle. The muscle still will not function, but it allows more space in your chest for the lung to expand. Please discuss with your ACHD doc.
Answered 1/6/2019
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