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Is Damaged And Weak Chest Wall Due To Dermatomyosits Reversible?
Question: I wrote to ask if dermatomyosits could cause shortness of breath.the answer was the
musclesof the lungs could have be weakened by the disease over time.Is the damage
irriversible or is there anything i can do to improve my breathing
musclesof the lungs could have be weakened by the disease over time.Is the damage
irriversible or is there anything i can do to improve my breathing
Brief Answer:
Breathing exercises
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Dermatomyositis is a progressive disease.
The muscles of chest wall become weak and do not function properly.
The damage is irreversible but the strength of muscles can be enhanced by breathing exercises.
Methotrexate is one drug which does wonder in dermatomyositis.
It is a prescription drug and you must meet a dermatologist to get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Breathing exercises
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Dermatomyositis is a progressive disease.
The muscles of chest wall become weak and do not function properly.
The damage is irreversible but the strength of muscles can be enhanced by breathing exercises.
Methotrexate is one drug which does wonder in dermatomyositis.
It is a prescription drug and you must meet a dermatologist to get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Dr. Yogesh D
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