duchenne’s muscular dystrophy

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What causes Duchenne’s muscular

dystrophy?

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• Albuteral--a drug used for people with asthma• Amino acids• Carnitine• Coenzyme Q10• Creatine• Fish oil• Green tea extracts• Vitamin E

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•Assisted ventilation (used during the day or night)

•Drugs to help heart function, such as angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors,beta-blockers, and diuretics•Orthopedic appliances (such as braces and wheelchairs) to improve mobility•Proton pump inhibitors (for people with gastroesophageal reflux)•Several new treatments are being studied in trials.

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