Being ambulatory does not secure respiratory functions of Duchenne patients
| Autor: | Baris Ekici, Yakup Ergül, Burak Tatli, Feride Bilir, Fatih Binboga, Ayse Süleyman, Zeynep Tamay, Mine Çaliskan, Nermin Güler |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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| Zdroj: | Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Vol 14, Iss 3, Pp 182-184 (2011) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0972-2327 1998-3549 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/0972-2327.85889 |
| Popis: | Aim: The aim of this work was to assess the respiratory functions of ambulatory Duchenne patients and to propose an earlier time period for intervention. Materials and Methods: Lung functions and North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) scores of Duchenne patients were evaluated simultaneously. Results: Thirty ambulatory Duchenne patients were included in this study. NSAA scores of the patients were directly correlated with arm abduction, arm adduction, and shoulder flexion strengths. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second percent predicted and forced vital capacity (FVC) percent predicted correlated inversely to age and to the NSAA score. Twelve of 13 patients with FVC values lower than 80% of predicted had NSAA scores below 24 points. None of the patients who were younger than 7 years had FVC values lower than 80% of predicted. Conclusion: Annual spirometry is necessary for Duchenne patients older than 6 years regardless of the ambulatory status. |
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