Sonographic evaluation of diaphragmatic function during breathing control

Sonographic evaluation of diaphragmatic dysfunction in COPD patients

BACKGROUND Diaphragmatic dysfunction is an important reason for dyspnea in COPD patients. But diaphragmatic dysfunction is difficult to evaluate. Ultrasound is an option. We measure sonographically the up- and downward movement of the lung silhouette on both hemidiaphragms. The aim of this prospective investigation was to compare this method with another sonographic method that visualizes the r...

The efficacy of diaphragmatic breathing practice on respiratory function, balance, and quality of life in elderly women

Introduction: Introduction: The respiratory system affects the motor control and stability of the body, especially in the elderly. The present study aimed to determine the effect of diaphragmatic breathing practice on respiratory function, balance, and quality of life in elderly women. Materials and Methods: Forty elderly women with a mean age of 72.40 years participated in this study voluntari...

Sonographic diagnosis of neonatal diaphragmatic inversion.

Respiratory distress in the neonate is a common problem. An inverted hemidiaphragm may be a significant factor contributing to the respiratory distress.' Inversion of both hemidiaphragms has been reported in all age group^.^ Three papers in the literature report a total of 15 adults with right hemidiaphragm inversion diagnosed sonographic all^.^-^ This case report is of a neonate with left hemi...

Teaching Diaphragmatic Breathing to Children

The process of breathing has been linked to consciousness, health, and spirit. Newborns naturally breathe using diaphragmatic breathing. However, by the age of 10, most children use a shallow thoracic breathing pattern, except when in a supine position. Adult literature indicates that patients taught diaphragmatic breathing experience significant decreases in numerous physical and psychophysiol...

Control of breathing during sleep.