Diaphragmatic synonyms

Rarer causes of poor response include the presence of congenital anomalies such as choanal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia or pulmonary hypoplasia.

The most efficient breathing for singing and for speaking is a combination of abdominal and diaphragmatic breathing, or belly breathing.

George had surgery when he was 2 days old to correct his diaphragmatic hernia.

Respirations are best assessed by watching the rise and fall of the neonate's abdomen since infants are diaphragmatic breathers.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)-A condition in which the fetal diaphragm (the muscle dividing the chest and abdominal cavity) does not close completely.