Hypoventilation and chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure are common sequelae of many
neuromuscular diseases (NMD) where respiratory muscle weakness is a feature, including …

The European Neuromuscular Centre (ENMC) convened the 228th ENMC Workshop on
airway clearance techniques (ACT) in neuromuscular disorders (NMD) in Naarden, The …

Muscle weakness is an intrinsic feature of neuromuscular diseases (NMD). When the
respiratory muscles are involved, the ability to take a deep breath is compromised, leading …

The European Neuromuscular Centre (ENMC) has always supported the use of ventilatory
support in neuromuscular disorders (NMD's). There is a lack of provision of mouthpiece …

Increasing numbers of patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMD) are prescribed assisted
nocturnal ventilation for sleep-related chronic alveolar hypoventilation, which has resulted in …

Patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) develop respiratory impairment as muscles
weaken. Ensuing complications include reductions in lung volume, compliance, and cough …

Background Many patients with neuromuscular diseases suffer from a weak cough. Due to
infection or aspiration a life-threatening situation may occur. There are different options for …

Respiratory failure due to respiratory muscle dysfunction is a common problem in
neuromuscular diseases, 1 and respiratory muscle weakness can be reversible, relapsing …

Normal sleep-related rapid eye movement sleep atonia, reduced lung volumes, reduced
chemosensitivity, and impaired airway dilator activity become significant vulnerabilities in …

Chronic respiratory failure is a common complication of neuromuscular disease. The use of
noninvasive ventilation and mechanically assisted cough can reduce symptoms of …