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Main recommendations for the management of nutritional complications in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
| Main Causes |
|---|
| Identification of a multidisciplinary team including a dietitian, a gastroenterologist, and a swallowing therapist |
| Maintenance of the best nutritional status to prevent both undernutrition and overnutrition |
| Management of gastrointestinal problems |
| Monitoring and treatment of dysphagia to prevent aspiration pneumonia and weight loss |
