Respiratory Function in Friedreich's Ataxia

• Main Authors: Elena Vinante (Author), Elena Colombo (Author), Gabriella Paparella (Author), Michela Martinuzzi (Author), Andrea Martinuzzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Friedreich's ataxia is an inherited, rare, progressive disorder of children and young adults. It is characterized by ataxia, loss of gait, scoliosis, cardiomyopathy, dysarthria and dysphagia, with reduced life expectancy. Alterations of respiratory dynamics and parameters are freque...