Access to a mechanical insufflator-exsufflator is critical for individuals with DMD

Kyle has Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is one of nine types of muscular dystrophy. In this video, he shares his experience with the mechanical insufflator-exsufflator (MI-E), a cough machine used to assist with lung secretion management.
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