January 5, 2024

The Importance of Assisted Cough

It’s winter, which means respiratory virus season is upon us. Those living with Duchenne and Becker may find themselves needing more support to help clear thick secretions that often accompany respiratory illness. Using assisted cough…

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December 21, 2022

WATCH: Protect Your Lungs This Winter (Webinar Recording)

Connect With the Experts – Pulmonary Management in Winter Season As we embark into the winter season, it’s imperative that individuals with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy are prepared to manage their pulmonary health and…

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November 18, 2021

WATCH: Connect with the Experts – Pulmonary Care (October 2021)

During this year’s PPMD Virtual Annual Conference, we hosted a panel titled: A Patient’s Take on Pulmonary Management. We received a large volume of questions during this live session, so many that we were only…

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March 30, 2020

Physical Therapy for Your Lungs

The lungs of people living with Duchenne are not directly affected by the lack of dystrophin in Duchenne. However, the muscles responsible for breathing, including the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles (the tiny muscles between…

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