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On August 7, I see a patient for the 1st<\/sup> time whose primary complaint is bronchial asthma. She has been regularly taking a potent medication for years: Pulmicort. It is a very effective drug, but it also has its drawbacks. So, if at all possible, a life without it would be better for the rest of the body. <\/p>\n

My osteopathic examination reveals that the impaired lung function is not so much determined by poor function of the alveoli, but is a result of improper function of the diaphragm (the primary respiratory muscle). Locally, this muscle exhibits excessive tone and is often in a so-called ‘high position,’ which does not benefit lung ventilation. Additionally, there is faulty control of this diaphragm via the phrenic nerve from the spinal cord, high in the neck. <\/p>\n

This area has excessive local tension due to an old trauma. Inquiries with the patient reveal that at a very young age, she fell from a 5-meter-high haystack, resulting in a moment of unconsciousness and respiratory distress. <\/p>\n

How wonderful it would be if we could get this diaphragm working properly again. We shall see. <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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