Characterization of pulmonary function in 10-18 year old patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

This study comprised a comprehensive cross-sectional and longitudinal characterization of pulmonary function in 10- to 18-year-old patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In-hospital pulmonary function testing (FVC, FEV1 and PEF) was performed using a Vitalograph Pneumotrac spirometer.