Motor Neurone Disease - Respiratory Exercises
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Breath Stacking Technique
Breath stacking is a technique you can use regularly for keeping lungs clear of secretions. People with weak breathing muscles use this technique. A piece of equipment called a Modified Ambu bag is used to help push more air into the lungs as you breathe in.
PARTNER ASSISTED
WITH MASK
WITH AN AMBU BAG
Cough Assist:
A cough assist machine is a respiratory device that you can use regularly for keeping lungs clear of secretions. People with weak breathing muscles use this device as an exerciser for the lungs. Positive pressure inflates the lungs and negative pressure assists in moving secretions if present.
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Suction Information:
This information is written to guide people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their carers in carrying out oral suction at home. Oral suctioning may be necessary as swallowing becomes less effective. It is performed to remove excess secretions from the mouth to maintain comfort and oral hygiene.
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