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Neuromuscular Disease Symptoms:
The most common indicators of a neuromuscular disorder are muscle weakness and fatigue that worsen over time. While some diseases have symptoms that tend to develop in infancy or childhood, others can progress in adulthood. The warning signs will depend on the type of condition but may include the following:
- Numbness
- Weakness
- Muscle loss
- Dysphagia
- Difficulty moving
- Balance problems
- Droopy eyelids
- Difficulty breathing
- Double or blurry vision
- Muscle twitching
Causes of Neuromuscular Diseases:
The most common reason for developing a neuromuscular disorder is genetics, which could mean you have inherited it from your family or that it is the result of a genetic mutation. An autoimmune disorder or a tumor may also cause neuromuscular symptoms.
Neuromuscular Treatment
Home Ventilator Care
If a neuromuscular disease impacts your respiratory system and makes it difficult to breathe, non-invasive home ventilation (NHV) can help by moving oxygen directly into your lungs. Our NHV program provides state-of-the-art ventilator equipment and clinical monitoring. Lincare's mission is simple: Provide the quality care you deserve so you can maintain your independence and live each day to the fullest.
Sleep Therapy
If your condition makes it difficult to breathe during the night, our bilevel devices can help treat many symptoms while you sleep. Patients following this treatment may benefit from uninterrupted sleep, increased alertness, and improved cognitive function.
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen therapy is a common treatment option for COPD. Helping your body get the oxygen it needs to function is important to managing your illness. If your practitioner prescribes oxygen therapy for COPD, Lincare will provide 24/7 treatment support and oxygen equipment designed to fit your needs.
Enteral Nutrition Therapy
Malnutrition is a dangerous side effect of dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, that can lead to other severe medical problems. Enteral therapy is a useful option if your diet has been disrupted by swallowing difficulties. We offer a full medical, nutritional support program designed together with you and your practitioner. Our enteral therapeutics include various nutrition products and a wide range of feeding tube supplies and equipment suited to your needs.
How We Can Help
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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Hear more from Lincare patientsDevices We Provide Include
Lincare offers various devices for those with neuromuscular conditions, such as:
Oxygen Concentrators: Concentrators filter room air to deliver concentrated oxygen. These are ideal if you require a continuous oxygen supply.
Home Ventilator Care: Non-invasive home ventilation promotes a better quality of life and reduces the effort to breathe. Devices include:
ResMed® Astral™ 150 Ventilator
Sleep Therapy: Bilevel positive airway pressure therapy treats central and complex sleep apnea. Devices offered include:
Philips™ Respironics™ DreamStation Auto BiPAP with Heated Humidifier and Cell Modem
Philips™ Respironics™ Dreamstation Auto SV with Heated Humidifier & Cell Modem (Part #DSX900H11C)
Philips™ Respironics™ DreamStation BiPAP S/T with Heated Humidifier
ResMed® AirCurve™ 10 ASV Bilevel Machine with HumidAir™ Humidifier
ResMed® AirCurve™ 10 ST-A Bilevel Machine with HumidAir™ Humidifier
ResMed® AirCurve™ 10 VAuto Bilevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
ResMed® AirCurve™ 10S with Humidair (Part #37213)
ResMed® AirCurve™ 10V Auto with Humidair
Additional Lincare Services
Oxygen Therapy
Remote cardiac services help a practitioner understand the condition of a patient's heart to provide better care.
Enteral Therapy
Our comprehensively trained dieticians help feed those who can't consume the calories they need.
Nebulizer Therapy
Lincare offers electronic and portable mist-inhaler solutions to fit your routine and respiratory needs.
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