Can the thoracic-abdominal thrust manoeuvre (TATM) ameliorate cough in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

B. Buyse, N. Veranneman, I. Coosemans, V. Barbier, R. Gosselink, W. Robberecht (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Respiratory muscles and breathing techniques in obstructive and neuromuscular diseases
Session: Respiratory muscles and breathing techniques in obstructive and neuromuscular diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1157
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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