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I've been tested for covid, had 2 shots, been to hematologist, all fine, could it be that i need diaphragm stimulation, i can breathe in but more effort to push air out?

Q: i've been tested for covid, had 2 shots, been to hematologist, all fine, could it be that i need diaphragm stimulation, i can breathe in but more effort to push air out?

: You may wish to consult a lung specialist, a pulmonologist. There is not standard therapy for diaphragm stimulation. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

You may wish to consult a lung specialist, a pulmonologist. There is not standard therapy for diaphragm stimulation. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/8/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Sit in a quiet spot and take slow deep breaths in and out and not to try to force breath out. You do not need any stimulation of any sort. Good luck

Answered 5/8/2022

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A member asked:

I've been tested for covid, had 2 shots, been to hematologist, all fine, could it be that i need diaphragm stimulation, i can breathe in but more effort to push air out?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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