Accessory Muscle Use
Accessory muscle use when breathing refers to using some extra small muscles to aid in breathing. These muscles are sometimes used in everyday use, but their use when breathing is usually a medical emergency. Breathing difficulty that is so severe
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Causes
Causes of accessory muscle use during breathing include:
- Breathing difficulty (severe)
- Severe respiratory distress
- Airway Obstruction (Choking)
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Breathing Difficulty- Overview| Causes| Drugs
- Respiratory Failure- Overview
- Respiratory Distress- Overview
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Accessory Muscle Use:
- Medical Emergency Conditions- Overview| Types
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- COPD- Overview
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