Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Welcome to @mistekat. I'm not sure I understand. Both Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic recommended to see a pulmonologist at their respective clinics or suggested you see someone local to you? Can you explain further?

I had open heart 21 years ago. A cough started after that. I spent 10 years with a pulmonologist who would not listen. I found another pulmonologist who informed me about phrenic nerve
The cough is invasive and intense. Many times a day. It hurts and causes concern in others. Have talked with bot Mayo and Cleveland Clinic. They want me to see a pulmonologist there. They can't help. Is there anyone who specializes in phrenic nerve?

@usmccam- Welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad that you found us. I know that after both of my lobectomies it felt as if I'd never be able to breathe. It's scary as hell. I encourage you to read the posts on this site. Also, what does your doctor say about this?

There is nothing scarier than when you cannot take in a breath or breathe. All the treatments and exercises in the world do not help when you cannot breathe The more you try to breathe, the more paralyzed you become. It is beyond scary.

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May I ask what kind of problems? Has it been confirmed a phrenic nerve?

Hello- I'd like to introduce @tboyd03. She is having problems and hopefully some of you might be able to help direct her in the right direction and offer some help!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a good New Year, take care

Had some more of the Bowen technique on Monday. Haven't noticed any improvement in the pool. It make take some time. Therapist friend of mine did some fascial work on me today. Kind of wore me out. Maybe she didn't do it correctly. We will keep plugging along.

@giller198 I hope you feel better soon. Fascial work is amazing. Have them show you how you can do some of it at home so you can progress faster.