Expiratory obstruction in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy under non-invasive ventilation: A step-by-step analysis of a new obstructive pattern.

Antoine LéotardMathieu DelormeVincent DelordMyriam Niel-DuriezDavid OrlikowskiDjillali AnnaneHélène PrigentFrédéric Lofaso

Published in: Chronic respiratory disease (2022)

Expiratory obstructions may be common in DMD patients receiving NIV and should be sought out routinely. This previously undescribed variant of obstructive event must be identified.

Keyphrases

duchenne muscular dystrophy
mechanical ventilation
muscular dystrophy
respiratory failure
intensive care unit