PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Noah Lechtzin TI - Respiratory Effects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Problems and Solutions DP - 2006 Aug 01 TA - Respiratory Care PG - 871--884 VI - 51 IP - 8 4099 - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/51/8/871.short 4100 - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/51/8/871.full AB - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Most patients die from respiratory complications. Fortunately, there are a growing number of treatment options that can improve both survival and quality of life for patients with ALS. This review discusses the respiratory evaluation and treatment of patients with ALS, about which a great deal is known. It also includes material on related problems, such as speech and swallowing difficulties and end-of-life care.