Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Background. In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), there is a decline in muscle strength and physical capacity due to demyelination and axonal loss in the central nervous system. In patients with advanced MS or in a later stage of the disease, also respiratory impairment may occur. The degree of...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth Westerdahl, Martin Gunnarsson, Anna Wittrin, Ylva Nilsagård
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Multiple Sclerosis International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5532776