Getting the wind knocked out of you
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Getting the wind knocked out of you
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Getting the wind knocked out of you is an idiom that refers to the difficulty of breathing and temporary paralysis of the diaphragm caused by reflex diaphragmatic spasm when sudden force is applied to the upper central region of the abdomen and solar plexus. This often happens in contact sports, from a forceful blow to the abdomen, or by falling on the back. The sensation of being unable to breathe can lead to anxiety and there may be residual pain from the original blow, but the condition typic
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English idiom referring to a diaphragm spasm after an abdomen injury
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_the_wind_knocked_out_of_you
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2023-11-12T18:25:19Z
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