Neuromuscular Disease

Neuromuscular disease (NMD)

Neuromuscular disease (NMD) is the name given to a range of diseases and conditions that affect the nerves controlling your muscles. If the nerves cannot communicate with your muscles, your muscles then can’t function properly.

What is NMD?

Neuromuscular disease (NMD) is the name given to a range of diseases and conditions that affect your muscles.

Getting your therapy equipment

Finding the right equipment supplier can make all the difference to your therapy.

Treatment options

ResMed has developed therapy devices and ventilators that can help you feel better during the day and sleep better at night, so you can get the most out of life.

Why is treatment important?

Because NMD affects your muscles, you may not have the muscle strength to breathe on your own, and it’s important that you start treatment with a ventilator.

The benefits of treatment

Studies have shown that noninvasive ventilation (NIV) can improve the symptoms associated with respiratory failure for NMD patients.

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