This is a unique state of the art review written by a group of 21 international recognized
experts in the field that gathered during a meeting organized by the European …

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has become an important cornerstone of symptomatic
treatment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), improving survival and quality of life. In this …

Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease
characterized by progressive diaphragm weakness and deteriorating lung function. Bulbar …

BACKGROUND: Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) devices increase expiratory air
flow and thereby promote increased cough peak flow (CPF) in conjunction with a cough …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relentlessly progressive and fatal
neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive weakness of voluntary muscles of …

The provision of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) devices to enhance cough
efficacy is increasing. Typically, MI-E devices are used to augment cough in patients with …

Comparing the Effect of Incentive Spirometry with Acapella on Blood Gases in
Physiotherapy After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Page 1 Received 01/10/2020 Review …

BACKGROUND: Assisted coughing via mechanical in-exsufflation (MI-E) is a first-line
treatment for secretion management in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with …

Manual and mechanical cough augmentation techniques are used for airway clearance
when cough effort is ineffective. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) has been a …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare, neurodegenerative motor neuron disease that
affects voluntary muscle movement. Often, difficulty in coughing, breathing, and swallowing …