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Sleep and Breathing in Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders (NMD)

Activity Snapshot

Activity Type: 
On-Demand Webinar
Release Date: 
Monday, August 10, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, August 10, 2027

Faculty

John E. Pascoe, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Reshma Amin, MD, M.Sc., FRCPC
Director, Sleep Medicine and Long-term Ventilation

The Hospital for Sick Children

Cuixia Tian, MD
Professor, Pediatric Neurology

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Alex Zygmunt, MD
Pediatric Neurologist

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Activity Overview: 

This webinar will explore the mechanisms underlying respiratory dysfunction in neuromuscular disorders (NMD), disease-specific patterns of respiratory involvement, and practical strategies for screening and coordinating care.

Learning Objectives: 

Recognize sleep and respiratory complications in NMDs, including key risk factors.
Identify patients who may benefit from screening and evaluation for sleep-disordered breathing and nocturnal hypoventilation.
Coordinate multidisciplinary respiratory care through appropriate referral and integration of specialist recommendations.

Accreditation and Designation Statement: 
How to Obtain CME credits : 

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