Europe PMC

Thoracic Mobilization and Respiratory Muscle Endurance Training Improve Diaphragm Thickness and Respiratory Function in Patients with a History of COVID-19

Common COVID-19 infection symptoms include cough, fever (37.5 °C or higher), fatigue, and shortness of breath, while other reported symptoms include weakness, malaria, respiratory distress, muscle ...
Frontiers

Ultrasound analysis of hemidiaphragm function in case of pleural effusion

Background: Diaphragm dysfunction is frequently observed in patients with pleural effusion. The aim of the study was to determine the criteria for estimating the impact of pleural fluid on diaphragm ...
IEEE

Motility Analysis of Diaphragm in Patients With Chronic Pulmonary Lung Disease Based on Computed Tomography Technique

Abstract: The diaphragm plays a crucial role in respiration, and diaphragm dysfunction is common in COPD, contributing to worsening symptoms and higher mortality rates. Many methods have been ...
Europe PMC

Thoracic manifestations and respiratory function alterations in axial spondyloarthritis and newest possibilities of ultrasound to detect changes in diaphragm-a narrative review.

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) includes thoracic manifestations and changes in respiratory function that require a comprehensive understanding for effective treatment. This review aims to investigate ...
Frontiers

Impact of respiratory training combined with electrical phrenic nerve stimulation on pulmonary and trunk function in individuals who have recently experienced a stroke

1 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, China 2 Department of Nuclear Medicine, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of ...
pulmonologyadvisor

In COPD, External Diaphragm Pacing With Rehabilitation Improves Lung Function

EDP-CRTs had the greatest effect on pulmonary function when the intervention was used for 2 to 4 weeks. External diaphragm pacing combined with conventional rehabilitation therapies (EDP-CRTs) can ...