What is diaphragm paralysis?
The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that extends across the bottom of the rib cage, separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and performs an important function in breathing (respiration). Paralysis of these muscles may occur with certain conditions, surgery, or trauma.
How do members experience diaphragm paralysis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diaphragm paralysis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for diaphragm paralysis*
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Who has diaphragm paralysis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 28 |
Talk to people with diaphragm paralysis
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