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My 76-year-old mother is in the hospital in Naples, FL. She was having difficulties breathing and is now on a ventilator. I am told that her diaphragm is not working properly. They have done numerous tests but have not found the source to cause this. What are the possible causes for her diaphragm malfunction?

May 4th, 2024

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