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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Introduction: The influence of lung disease on the diaphragm has been poorly studied. The study aimed to evaluate the diaphragm morphology (height and thickness) in single-lung transplantation (SLTx), ...

Cancer Prevention and Treatment Center, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. Lung cancer refers to the tumor that occurs in the bronchial mucosal epithelium, also ...

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 ...