I also had a partially elevated diaphragm that was affecting resp function and ended up on home O2 for awhile. Pulm told me to,walk and deep breath. I have a treadmill so would walk on the treadmill a couple times a day, take deep breathes and use the IS from the hospital. I improved slowly and not needing home 02 but am waiting on a sleep.study after my next pulm visit next week. Things can get better!

What at do they say caused your elevated diaphragm? Are you seeing cardiology for your reduced heart contraction strength?

Alysia has a good thought about resp therapy to maximize your resp function