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## What is NMD?

The Beaulieu family story showcases how a neuromuscular disease affects the health of two brothers and how ResMed’s Astral™ life support ventilators are an essential part of their daily routine.

Neuromuscular disease (NMD) is the name given to a range of diseases and conditions that affect your muscles. This may be due to weakening of the muscles themselves, or the nerves controlling your muscles.

### Symptoms of respiratory failure in NMD patients include:

- Difficulty swallowing and breathing
- Fatigue, weakness and sleepiness
- Morning headaches
- Difficulties with concentration
- Mood changes

### Some people with NMD may:

- Require a wheelchair
- Have difficulty swallowing
- Have weak respiratory muscles (muscles that help you breathe)
- Require ventilation

## More NMD

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Because NMD affects your muscles, you may not have the muscle strength to breathe on your own, ...

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