Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness
Information about Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness.
Also called: Decreased lung function due to weak breathing muscles, Decreased respiratory function due to muscle weakness, Respiratory distress due to muscle weakness, Respiratory failure due to muscle weakness, Respiratory muscle weakness.
Conditions associated with respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition th...
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Bethlem myopathy 1A
Bethlem myopathy 1A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Desminopathy
Desminopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Distal renal tubular acidosis
Distal renal tubular acidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Foodborne botulism
Foodborne botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease II
Glycogen storage disease II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency, infantile onset
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency, infantile onset is a medical condition that may be as...
Hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure
Hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Infant botulism
Infant botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mendez-Johnson immunoneurologic syndrome
Mendez-Johnson immunoneurologic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, myopathic form
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, myopathic form is a medical condition that may be associated with variou...
Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, nuclear type 2
Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, nuclear type 2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Nemaline myopathy 3
Nemaline myopathy 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Non-progressive predominantly posterior cavitating leukoencephalopathy with peripheral neuropathy
Non-progressive predominantly posterior cavitating leukoencephalopathy with peripheral neuropathy is a medical...
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
POEMS syndrome
POEMS syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia-myopathy-emaciation syndrome
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia-myopathy-emaciation syndrome is a medical condition that may be associate...
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Spinal muscular atrophy-progressive myoclonic epilepsy syndrome
Spinal muscular atrophy-progressive myoclonic epilepsy syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated ...
Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
VIPoma
VIPoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Vocal cord and pharyngeal distal myopathy
Vocal cord and pharyngeal distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Wound botulism
Wound botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 21
Any amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MATR3 gene....
congenital muscular dystrophy due to LMNA mutation
Congenital muscular dystrophy due to LMNA mutation is a rare congenital muscular dystrophy characterized by pr...
congenital myasthenic syndrome 4A
A congenital myasthenic syndrome characterized by postsynaptic neuromuscular junction defects, early-onset pro...
congenital myasthenic syndrome 5
Congenital myasthenic syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the COLQ gene, encoding acetylcholinesterase collageni...
congenital myasthenic syndrome 6
Congenital myasthenic syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the CHAT gene, encoding choline O-acetyltransferase. I...
congenital myopathy 4A, autosomal dominant
congenital myopathy 4A, autosomal dominant is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type)
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type) is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, encephalomyopathic form with methylmalonic aciduria
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, encephalomyopathic form with methylmalonic aciduria is characterized by ...
mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, nuclear type 1
Any mitochondrial complex IV deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SURF1 gene....
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 28
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 28 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Tests providers may use to investigate respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness
When investigating respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness mean?
Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Information about Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness.
Which conditions are associated with respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness?
Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness has been reported in association with 50 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy, Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z, Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy, Bethlem myopathy 1A. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.