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Measurements of Motor Function and Other Clinical Outcome Parameters in Ambulant Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Published on: January 12, 2019

Pulmonary function testing in neuromuscular disease.

Eric J Gartman¹, F Dennis McCool¹

¹Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States.

Handbook of Clinical Neurology

|August 28, 2022

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Evaluating respiratory function in neuromuscular disorders is crucial for diagnosis and management. A combination of pulmonary tests is recommended to accurately assess respiratory compromise.

Keywords:

Neuromuscular disease Pulmonary function testing Ventilation Weakness

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Repeated Measurement of Respiratory Muscle Activity and Ventilation in Mouse Models of Neuromuscular Disease

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Area of Science:

Pulmonary Medicine
Neurology

Background:

Neuromuscular disorders often impair pulmonary function and ventilation.
Respiratory muscle weakness can be present even with minimal symptoms or limb weakness.

Purpose of the Study:

To review respiratory testing modalities for neuromuscular disorders.
To highlight the benefits and limitations of each test.

Main Methods:

Review of common respiratory tests: flow rates, lung volumes, maximal pressures, and airways resistance.
Emphasis on the utility of combining multiple testing modalities.

Main Results:

Standard pulmonary function tests can assess many parameters.
Specialized centers may be required for comprehensive evaluation.

Conclusions:

Serial respiratory assessments are vital for progressive neuromuscular diseases.
A multi-modal approach is essential for accurate respiratory evaluation in these patients.