Airway clearance in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Pediatrics. 2009 May:123 Suppl 4:S231-5. doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-2952G.

Abstract

This is a summary of the presentation on airway clearance in neuromuscular disorders presented as part of the program on airway clearance in Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the 30th annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium on February 20, 2008.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Airway Obstruction / therapy*
  • Child
  • Cough
  • Humans
  • Mucus*
  • Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / complications
  • Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / therapy*
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Respiratory Therapy / instrumentation
  • Respiratory Therapy / methods*