Magnetic phrenic nerve stimulation

A research subject in the lab having his phrenic nerves (the nerves supplying the diaphragm) stimulated using a powerful magnet. We call this technique "twitching". The first twitch is performed while the subject performs a maximum breathing effort through the mouthpiece, followed by another twitch immediately afterwards. The subject has tubes going up his nose and down into his stomach to allow measurement of the pressure and electrical activity generated by the diaphragm during the manoeuvres.

[beautycrush]

Is there a way to tell if phrenic nerve was caused by trauma vs congenital?

[deplorabledixie]

So does magnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerve help to treat central sleep apnea- is that why you're doing it? Also are you using the south pole of the magnet for this. I would appreciate it so much if you could respond. I have very bad Central apnea even during the day time I "forget" to breathe. I have the high gauss 4"x6" magnets from Dr. Philpott..is this something I could do at home..put the magnets on the side of the neck like that to try to repair the phrenic nerve?

[SniperEliteEnjoyer]

Could be so kind to explain why is this done to him? I have extreme anxiety and my phrenic nerve gets really wild and causes me pain, I feel like being punched in the stomach upwards the diaphragm into my chest

[hossamalzomor]

Is it possible to stimulate the phrenic nerve electrically? and transcutaneous?