Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: progressive weakening of breathing muscles?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See below...: This usually means your diaphragm and intercostal muscles are weak and are getting worse over time. Diseases like ALS will cause this.
Answered 6/7/2017
694 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have an elbow that has hort for weeks and is also causing muscles in and around to hurt and weaken grip and lifting capability. Now a hard bump is s?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How will i know what does a strained muscle have to do with my breathing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
27/m - my upper back muscles and intercoastal muscles have all weakened and have spasmed. I'm now having trouble breathing every day. Please help me.?
Do you know which muscles help in breathing?
If nevours system weakens does it affect muscles from growing?
Could anxiety weaken your muscles?
Yes I have a muscle disease,MG. But if exercise weakens our muscles is it true just laying or sitting around ALSOWeaken them?
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 questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
