Respiratory Treatment in a Patient with Nemaline Myopathy

Respiratory involvement of nemaline myopathy is evident on the diaphragm and intercostal muscles function. The present case study aimed to describe the characteristics of the respiratory physiotherapeutic treatment in a patient with nemaline myopathy. Here, we describe a case of a 43-yearold woman w...

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Published in:Clinics and practice 2019-12, Vol.9 (4), p.1209
Main Authors: Polastri, Massimiliano, Schifino, Gioacchino, Tonveronachi, Eva, Tavalazzi, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Nemaline myopathy
noninvasive ventilation
physiotherapy techniques
respiratory therapy
scoliosis
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Summary:Respiratory involvement of nemaline myopathy is evident on the diaphragm and intercostal muscles function. The present case study aimed to describe the characteristics of the respiratory physiotherapeutic treatment in a patient with nemaline myopathy. Here, we describe a case of a 43-yearold woman with nemaline myopathy undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation during short hospital admission for an acute exacerbation. At the time of hospitalisation, the patient was already under oxygen therapy (1 L/min) and noninvasive home ventilation using bi-level positive airway pressure with a nasal interface. Supplementary therapeutic exercises were implemented in addition to daily nasal noninvasive ventilation. At discharge, ultrasound examination revealed increased diaphragm trophism if compared with data obtained at hospital admission.
ISSN:2039-7283
2039-7275
2039-7283
DOI:10.4081/cp.2019.1209