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2012-04-02
Thoresen-Semonick, Christina, Wunderlich, Lorielle, Cust, Sarah
Peak cough flow (PCF) is a measure of cough strength and capacity. According to American Thoracic Society (ATS) standards, patients should be seated upright during pulmonary function testing. However, the effect of sitting angle on PCF and other measures of cough function in patients with ALS has...
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2015-03-15
Lee, Katelyn, Nutter, Ashley, Chu, Erin
The purpose of this project was to provide in-depth information on commonly used strengthening treatments for neurogenic swallowing and speech disorders in adults. A case example format is used in which details are provided regarding treatments provided to two clients with swallowing and speech...
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Symptom Management in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Study
2011-01-13
Cleary, Stuart, Campbell, Kaylene, Dudar, Warren
In this paper, a case study is used to discuss current concepts related to the evaluation and treatment of airway clearance and secretion management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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2011-06-28
Ostertag, Amanda, Ketch, Rhonda, Moncks, Nadine, Erickson, Dorie
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease characterized by the degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons. These impairments cause functional limitations in many motor systems, including those supporting respiration and swallowing. As ALS progresses, specific...
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The use of a volitional airway protection technique by a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cognitive impairment
The use of a volitional airway protection technique by a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cognitive impairment
Download2011-01-13
Cleary, Stuart, Costar, Allison, Prior, Jacqueline
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine if an individual with ALS and frontotemporal lobar dementia can learn a volitional airway protection technique and, if so, does this treatment have a beneficial effect on respiration and swallowing?