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  Paradoxical breathing is a general term for a series of respiratory distress states. In some cases, paradoxical breathing may be acute and require urgent action. In other cases, it can be a long-term problem. It can flare up when you feel stressed, leading to panic attacks and/or prolonged breathing difficulties. In paradoxical breathing, the chest and abdomen function in opposition to each other. On inhalation, the chest expands (moves up and out) while the abdomen moves inward, raising the diaphragm and reducing lung volume. Another term for abnormal breathing is chest breathing. In a normal, healthy breathing pattern, when you inhale, your diaphragm moves down. At the same time, your abdomen expands away from your spine. During the exhalation, your diaphragm moves up and your abdomen retracts inwards into your spine. This is also called diaphragmatic or abdominal breathing. What is diaphragm? The diaphragm is a muscle between your lungs and your heart that lets air in and...