ArticleBMJ open respiratory research2020
Early NIV is associated with accelerated lung function decline in Duchenne muscular dystrophy treated with glucocorticosteroids.
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- Factors Associated with Respiratory Health and Function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Systematic Review and Evidence Grading.Journal of neuromuscular diseases · 2024Pooled it
- Factors associated with lower forced vital capacity in children and adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy using non-invasive ventilation: a multicenter analysis.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2025Article
- Characterization of sleep-disordered breathing in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine criteria vs disease-specific criteria: what are the differences?Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2022Article
- Prognostic indicators of disease progression in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A literature review and evidence synthesis.PloS one · 2022Review
- Effect of Yoga and Physiotherapy on Pulmonary Functions in Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - A Comparative Study.International journal of yogaArticle
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Abstract
backgroundUse of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) has increased with concomitant extended survival.
aimTo describe lung function (LF) changes with NIV in adolescents with DMD and to assess differences between
methodA retrospective cohort of adolescents with DMD initiating NIV over 10 years was conducted. Serial LF before and after NIV initiation was collated. Use of systemic glucocorticosteroids, adherence to NIV and presence of cardiac disease were assessed.
resultsTwenty-nine men started NIV, median age 14.66 years (IQR 2.35, 10.47-17.96). Nine were
conclusionOverall, LF decline is reduced on NIV.
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