What is Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness?

Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness

The following conditions have been associated with Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

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Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy

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Bethlem myopathy 1A

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Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy

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Dermatomyositis

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Desminopathy

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Distal renal tubular acidosis

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Foodborne botulism

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Glycogen storage disease II

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When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.