Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing. The diaphragm helps ...

WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., is pleased to announce the publication of a case study by clinicians in the pulmonary and radiology departments ...

Heart failure is the most common cause of orthopnea, which is difficulty breathing when lying down. COPD can lead to ...

Using accessory muscles implies that the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is decreased to 30% of normal, which is usually between 1.0 and 1.5 liters per second. In such cases, a sitting ...

Patient 1 is a 36-week gestational age Japanese girl, delivered by Cesarean section after pregnancy complicated by fetal magnetic resonance imaging detection of ascites, mild ventriculomegaly and ...

Hiccups are involuntary contractions (quick tightening and loosening you can't control) of your diaphragm. Your diaphragm is a thin muscle below your lungs. It helps you breathe in and out. It lowers ...