Respiratory care in neuromuscular conditions

Respiratory issues in muscle conditions can vary greatly between each child and each condition. It is therefore important that your child receives an assessment and care plan from a specialist physiotherapist which can help keep their lungs healthy and help them manage their breathing if they get a cold or infection.

This leaflet looks at keeping healthy and good chest management; respiratory assessment; breathing exercises, equipment and devices; signs of a respiratory problem and breathing support.