Mechanically assisted cough strategies: user perspectives and cough flows in children with neurodisability

Background Mechanical insufflation–exsufflation (MI-E) is used to augment cough in children with neurodisability. We aimed to determine the user comfort and cough flows during three MI-E strategies, and to predict factors associated with improved comfort and cough flows. Methods This multicentre, cr...

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Main Authors: Brit Hov, Tiina Andersen, Michel Toussaint, Ingvild B. Mikalsen, Maria Vollsæter, Cathrine Brunborg, Mathea Hovde, Vegard Hovland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2024-01-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/10/1/00274-2023.full