Management of Respiration in MND/ALS Patients: An Evidence Based Review
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Heffernan, C., Jenkinson, C., et al. (2006).
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 7(1), 5-15.
This evidence-based review investigates the management of respiration in individuals with motor neuron disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This summary highlights conclusions with the scope of speech-language pathology.
<div>Two studies were found suggesting diet modification and swallowing advice may help reduce the risk of aspiration and ease dyspnea in individuals with ALS or other neuromuscular disease.</div>
