A lung function test called intrabreath oscillometry may detect abnormalities related to late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) that standard breathing tests would miss, a new study shows. Findings suggest that intrabreath oscillometry may be more reliable than a standard test called spirometry at detecting weakened chest muscles in people with…
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The first day of school is usually about freshly sharpened pencils, new backpacks, and figuring out where to go after lunch. But for my daughter Caroline, the first day this year was about feeling anxious — not just about the first day, but about whether she would make it through…
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Home infusions of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) are safe for children with Pompe disease after an initial period of hospital-based treatment, a Dutch study spanning more than 20 years found. Infusion-associated reactions occurred in fewer than 5% of nearly 12,000 infusions, and most were mild. About half of…
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