RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Respiratory Effects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Problems and Solutions
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 871
OP 884
VO 51
IS 8
A1 Lechtzin, Noah
YR 2006
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/51/8/871.abstract
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.