Paradoxical breathing is usually accompanied by unusual movements in the abdomen ... can damage the lungs and rib cage. This trauma may cause the lungs to expand while exhaling, but not when ...

Comparison of Bilateral and Unilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis. Panel A shows how normal diaphragmatic contraction results in an outward motion of the abdomen and rib cage (arrows). Panel B shows ...

They create a cage that protects some of your most important ... One of the most notable symptoms of flail chest is called paradoxical movement. When you breathe in and your ribcage expands ...