AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Snipd AI
Explore the sudden loss of breath and panic when the wind is knocked out of you with personal anecdotes and insights. Learn about the impact of diaphragm paralysis or spasm on breathing and clarifying misconceptions about the solar plexus. Discover strategies for handling the solar plexus attack and get detailed instructions on helping someone with the wind knocked out of them.
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The diaphragm is crucial for breathing, and breathlessness due to trauma can be eased with specific techniques.
- Misconception linking the solar plexus to diaphragm paralysis during breathlessness can lead to misinformation.
Deep dives
Understanding the Diaphragm's Role in Breathing
The diaphragm is a critical muscle involved in breathing, playing a central role in the inhalation and exhalation process. During breathing, the diaphragm expands to force air out of the lungs and contracts to allow the lungs to fill with air. Normally, breathing is an involuntary function controlled by the nervous system. However, situations like receiving a blow to the abdomen or chest can lead to the temporary paralysis or spasming of the diaphragm, causing a frightening and breathless experience.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode