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Overview
This guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians aims to guide providers involved in the respiratory care of patients with neuromuscular disease (NMDs) with the understanding that variations in the patterns of respiratory muscle involvement and timing of clinical presentation and progression of NMDs occur that require an understanding of the patient’s underlying disease process before using the recommendations.
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Date: March 13, 2023
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lung Conditions, Muscular Dystrophy, Respiratory Conditions, Myasthenia Gravis
Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)
Khan A, Frazer-Green L, Amin R, et al; American College of Chest Physicians, Canadian Thoracic Society
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