Volitional assessment of respiratory muscle strength
Respiratory muscle weakness may induce dyspnoea, secretion retention and respiratory failure. Assessing respiratory muscle strength is mandatory in neuromuscular diseases and in case of unexplained dyspnoea. A step by step approach is recommended, starting with simple volitional tests. Using spirome...
Main Author: | J.W. Fitting |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2015-12-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/162 |
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