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Experiencing Decreased diaphragm strength
See all 37 patients currently experiencing Decreased diaphragm strength
amma Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 7 yrs Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: severe Legs: moderate amma First Symptom: 01/05 Dx: 06/06
zzzippy Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 24 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: none zzzippy First Symptom: 01/88 Dx: 11/88
denny/fla Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 13 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: moderate denny/fla First Symptom: 11/98 Dx: 07/03

Decreased diaphragm strength Report

The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that extends across the bottom of the rib cage. separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and performs an important function in respiration.

What we've learned from patients who report Decreased diaphragm strength

Symptom severities

Severe	10
Moderate	19
Mild	8
None	1

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Decreased diaphragm strength

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Decreased diaphragm strength
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Augmentative Speech Device	3
Feeding Tube	2
Influenza Vaccine-Flu Shot	1
Prayer	1
BiPAP w/humidifier	1
Pneumococcal Vaccine	1
BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator	1

Report created on May 27, 2012.

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