HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What is the phrenic nerve?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Diaphragm: The phrenic nerve is the nerve that inner ages the diaphragm. It emanates from the cervical spine.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

5.3k views

Thank

Involved w breathing: Travels from neck to diaphragm and assists with our ability to breathe.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 2/27/2013

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Please explain if it is possible to obtain phrenic nerve damage from whiplash?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is phrenic nerve irritation after thoracic outlet surgery likely to get better on its own?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had the Nissen fundoplication surgery 6 days ago and have been suffering from phrenic nerve pain. will it get better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can phrenic nerve palsy lead to / create higher risk of hiatal hernia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Pacemaker and defibrillator is causing phrenic nerve stimulation. What can be done?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What will cutting the phrenic nerves result in?
Why does the phrenic nerve exit the spinal cord at the cervical level?
My right phrenic nerve is paralized a dr from New Jersey seems to have good sucess repairing it is this for real or is that an internet myth?
Is phrenic nerve palsy a common occurrence with a regional anaesthetic? Is it mainly due to the anaesthetists error? Presumably it shouldn't happen?
Can Thoracic Outlet Syndrome affect breathing or the Phrenic Nerve?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.