Inspiratory and expiratory muscle weakness in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

Conclusions: There is significant both inspiratory and expiratory respiratory muscle weakness in ambulatory patients with FSHD.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Spiesshoefer, J., Henke, C., Kabitz, H.-J., Herkenrath, S., Randerath, W., Brix, T., Young, P., Boentert, M. Tags: Clinical respiratory physiology, exercise and functional imaging Source Type: research