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What kind of test can show my diaphragm motion(doc suspects it is very contracted and unable to fully relax)because i have general muscle rigidity?

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Dr. Jason Armstrong answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Diaphragm: chest xray with inpiration and expiration. Xray with lungs fully inflated- inhale deeply, and x ray with lungs deflated- fully exhaled

Answered 7/11/2015

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Testing: I would recommend discussing an ultrasound, pulmonary function testing in the upright and supine positions, with your physician. If you are being evaluated for a myopathy, they can also test chest wall muscular strength in the pulmonary lab.

Answered 1/30/2015

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