Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing. The diaphragm helps ...

Diaphragmatic pacing is a treatment that improves breathing for people who rely on a mechanical ventilator. It stimulates the phrenic nerve, the nerve in your neck that sends signals to your diaphragm ...

During a 3-y period, infants who had had a CDH or AWD surgically repaired at least 1 wk previously were eligible for entry into this study. Each infant, whose parents gave written consent, was then ...