Question: How many people are affected by hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure ?
Answer: HMERF is a rare condition. It has been reported in several families of Swedish and French descent, and in at least one individual from Italy.
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Question: What are the treatments for hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure ?
Answer: These resources address the diagnosis or management of HMERF: - Gene Review: Gene Review: Hereditary Myopathy with Early Respiratory Failure (HMERF) - Genetic Testing Registry: Hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: How Is Respiratory Failure Diagnosed? - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: How Is Respiratory Failure Treated? These resources from MedlinePlus offer information about the diagnosis and management of various health conditions: - Diagnostic Tests - Drug Therapy - Surgery and Rehabilitation - Genetic Counseling - Palliative Care
Source: GHR