Table 1 Comorbidities associated with neuromuscular diseases

Scoliosis

10 (66.7%) ^a,b

11 (27.5%)

14 (34.1%)

0.025

Rib cage deformities

4 (26.7%) ^a,b

0

0

< 0.001

Myocardiopathy

2 (13.3) ^a,b

0

2 (4.9%)

0.064

Deglutition disorders y/o GERD

5 (33.3%) ^a,b

4 (10%)

5 (12.2%)

0.119

Lung infection

8 (53.3%) ^a,b

8 (20%)

3 (7.3%)

0.001

Bronchial aspiration

2 (13.3%)

4 (10%)

0

0.023

SAHS /Nocturnal hypoventilation

3 (20%)

1 (2.5%)

2 (4.9%)

0.114

Chronic respiratory insufficiency

9 (60%) ^a,b

4 (10%)

4 (9.8%)

0.001