The utility of using peak expiratory flow and forced vital capacity to predict poor expiratory cough flow in children with neuromuscular disorders

Background: Approximately one in every 1200 South Africans is affected by a neuromuscular disease (NMD). Weak respiratory muscles and ineffective cough contribute to the development of respiratory morbidity and mortality. Early identification of individuals at risk of respiratory complications, thro...

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Principais autores:	Brenda M. Morrow, Lauren Angelil, Juliet Forsyth, Ashleigh Huisamen, Erin Juries, Lieselotte Corten
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	AOSIS 2019-06-01
coleção:	South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Assuntos:	neuromuscular disorders peak cough flow forced vital capacity spirometry paediatric
Acesso em linha:	https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1296
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