coachkhbc
01-04-2001, 08:04 AM
hi, i'm a 41 year old active male who was experiencing shortness of breath during various activities. my doctor informed me that my left diaphragm was paralyzed. can anyone educate me about this condition? is it life threatening? are ther treatments? etc. thanks and regards, ken
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Norm Jackson
02-11-2001, 02:55 AM
I had a catheritization ablation procedure Feb. 2000. As a result I to have a frozen left lung. I have found very little info on this illness. Recently I attended a sleep lab and the therapist there had a hemi diapragham as a result of two thoracic surgeries. I have had cardiologists tell me my problem could not have been as a result of the procedure, but even if the risks are small, when it happens to you it's 100%.
I am swimming 3-4 times a week; very slowly and with 30 to 45 seconds between laps. This seems to help. Also I go to accupuncture once a week, a great help. I also keep up my sense of humour. Watch out for depression!
My brother calls me, Briggs and Stratton, one lunger.
I am trying a CPAP system for a month. After two weeks I am not satisfied that it is helping. This system blows air into your nostrils through a mask while you sleep. It is supposed to stop sleep apnea that can be exacerbated by a paralyised lung.
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I am swimming 3-4 times a week; very slowly and with 30 to 45 seconds between laps. This seems to help. Also I go to accupuncture once a week, a great help. I also keep up my sense of humour. Watch out for depression!
My brother calls me, Briggs and Stratton, one lunger.
I am trying a CPAP system for a month. After two weeks I am not satisfied that it is helping. This system blows air into your nostrils through a mask while you sleep. It is supposed to stop sleep apnea that can be exacerbated by a paralyised lung.
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