The role of physiotherapy in the respiratory management of children with neuromuscular diseases: A South African perspective

The role of physiotherapy in the respiratory management of children with neuromuscular diseases: A South African perspective

Background: Respiratory morbidity is common in children with neuromuscular diseases (NMD) owing to chronic hypoventilation and impaired cough. Optimal, cost-effective respiratory management requires implementation of clinical practice guidelines and a coordinated multidisciplinary team approach. Ob...

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Main Authors: Anri Human, Lieselotte Corten, Brenda M. Morrow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Subjects:
respiratory management
neuromuscular diseases
chest physiotherapy
airway clearance techniques
children
Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1527

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