There is no known cure to DSMA1, and care is primarily supportive. Patients require respiratory support which may include non-invasive ventilation or tracheal intubation. The child may also undergo additional immunisations and offered antibiotics to prevent respiratory infections. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. Patients are at risk of undernutrition and weight loss because of the increased energy spent for breathing. Physical and occupational therapy for the child can be very effective in maintaining muscle strength. There is no published practice standard for the care in DSMA1, even though the<unk>  Muscular Atrophy Standard of Care Committee has been trying to come to a consensus on the care standards for DSMA1 patients. The discrepancies in the practitioners’ knowledge, family resources, and differences in patient's culture and/or residency have played a part in the outcome of the patient.
Distal spinal muscular atrophy type 1
Distal spinal muscular atrophy type 2
Jokela type spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy
X-linked spinal muscular atrophy type 2
Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy
Becker muscular dystrophy
Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy