What to do about diaphragmatic difficulty causing breathing problems
Sep 04, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, breathing difficulties caused by the diaphragm can be relieved through dietary adjustments, daily care, medication, diaphragmatic paralysis release surgery, and thoracic closed drainage. Patients experiencing breathing difficulties due to diaphragmatic issues should eat small, frequent meals, avoid hard-to-digest foods, and refrain from consuming spicy or irritating foods to prevent further stimulation of the diaphragm.
In general, breathing difficulties caused by the diaphragm can be alleviated through dietary adjustments, daily care, medication, surgical procedures to relieve diaphragmatic paralysis, and closed thoracic drainage. Specific approaches are as follows:
1. Diet
Patients experiencing breathing difficulties due to diaphragmatic issues should eat small, frequent meals and avoid hard-to-digest foods. Spicy or irritating foods should also be avoided to prevent further stimulation of the diaphragm.
2. Daily Care
Breathing difficulties caused by the diaphragm are usually due to inflammation or diaphragmatic tumors, which may lead to hypoxia. Patients should rest adequately and adopt positions such as sitting upright or semi-reclining to help reduce symptoms of breathlessness.
3. Medication
Under medical supervision, patients may use respiratory stimulants such as nikethamide injection or lobeline hydrochloride injection to improve breathing difficulties caused by diaphragmatic dysfunction. If the cause is inflammation, antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules or cefradine capsules may be prescribed to eliminate the inflammation and thereby relieve breathing difficulties.
4. Surgical Relief of Diaphragmatic Paralysis
If breathing difficulties are caused by localized diaphragmatic paralysis, surgical interventions such as diaphragmatic plication or partial diaphragm resection may be performed to relieve the paralysis and thus alleviate breathing difficulties.
5. Closed Thoracic Drainage
If breathing difficulties arise from diaphragmatic abnormalities due to neck injuries or spinal fractures, closed thoracic drainage at a qualified hospital can help relieve symptoms.
When experiencing breathing difficulties related to the diaphragm, patients are advised to seek timely medical attention to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
