Someone with COVID-19 might expect to experience fatigue, cold and flu symptoms, and loss of taste and smell — but a paralyzed diaphragm would likely not be on the radar. It was certainly a surprise ...

Gerald Branim was in prime health for a 52-year-old, running half marathons, cycling and kayaking. Then, in early 2021, the Tennessee resident got knocked sideways by COVID. He spent two weeks ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A little over 1 year after COVID-19 hospitalization, exertional dyspnea was reported in many patients. Patients ...

Orthopnea is the sensation of breathlessness when lying down that goes away when sitting or standing up. It's a symptom most ...

Diaphragmatic pacing is a treatment that improves breathing for people who rely on a mechanical ventilator. It stimulates the phrenic nerve, the nerve in your neck that sends signals to your diaphragm ...

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