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A wide range of neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) may result in dysfunction of the ventilatory pump and consequently lead to complications such as respiratory failure, sleep disorder, aspiration pneumonia and death. Respiratory disorders are the primary cause of mortality in NMDs, and appropriate management of patients can prevent complications and prolong survival. The most essential interventions to manage lung complications of NMDs include noninvasive mechanical ventilation and airway clearance techniques. © ERS 2019. |
