Characteristics of respiratory muscle involvement in myotonic dystrophy type 1

Disease Areas:
Muscular dystrophy
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This cross-sectional, case-control study evaluated the characteristics of respiratory muscle weakness in 21 patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1, as compared with 21 age-, gender-, and BMI-matched healthy control subjects. Lung function testing (FEV1, FVC) was undertaken using a Vitalograph electronic spirometer.

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