Assessment and monitoring of ventilatory function and cough efficacy in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Assessing and monitoring respiratory muscle function is crucial in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, since impaired function can lead to either ventilatory failure or respiratory tract infection. Spirometry, diffusing capacity of the lung, breathing pattern, sleep study, blood gas analysi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2016-02-01
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| Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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| Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/509 |