Why does Charles Krauthammer have a breathing problem?

Answer 1

He is paralyzed from an accident in his first year of medical school. He uses a mechanical wheelchair.

Answer 2

Yes. Dr. Krauthammer became paralyzed after a diving accident during his first year of medical school.

Answer 3

Charles Krauthammer is only paralyzed from the waist going down. This therefore means that Charles Krauthammer can be able to use his hands.

Answer 4

It is difficult to see with him wearing a suit, but it appears he's using auxillary & chest muscles to expand his lungs, as opposed to a contracting diaphragm. (COPD?)

Answer 5

He appears to be breathing with, what are called accessory muscles and not his diaphragm which is the primary muscle of inspiration.

Answer 6

no