Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Effective role of Beta 2 agonist in Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy management–A review of 14 cases.

Dr. Varun Singh, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Dr. Vikram Khanna.

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Duchenne\\\'s muscular dystrophy is one of the most common sex linked condition. This progressive muscular weakness is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and calf hypertrophy in boys. No treatment option is available for the same so the control of this disorder entirely depends upon genetic counselling. Here we present a case series of 14 cases of Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy managed by various rehabilitative methods. The GSGC scoring system was used. The patients were divided into 3 groups in which group A was given physiotherapy, group B was given corticosteroids with Physiotherapy and group C was given all the above with beta 2 agonist. On compå the results it was found that the superiority of the combined therapy is greater than the corticosteroids given alone.

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Dr.Varun Singh, Dr.Mukesh Tiwari, Dr. Vikram Khanna. Effective role of Beta 2 agonist in Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy management – A review of 14 cases. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 1 January 2015

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