Study of the diaphragm in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using ultrasonography

Conclusion: The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration, and study of diaphragm is very important in COPD. The diaphragm thickness, movement, and zone of apposition were significantly reduced in mild to moderate COPD but increased in severe COPD. This cannot be explained by physiotherapy or collagen accumulation. Hence, diaphragm muscle biopsy and electromyogram study in COPD patients will be required to get a better understanding of this muscle in COPD.

Source: Lung India - June 27, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sanket Jain Girija Nair Abhishek Nuchin Abhay Uppe Source Type: research