TT MUS increases significantly with disease progression and is a sensitive indicator of risk of inspiratory muscle fatigue and ventilator use. Longitudinal determination of TT MUS in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy may help to justify the extent of need for mechanical ventilation.
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