Use of sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP) to predict nocturnal respiratory insufficiency in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

P. Carratù, A. Cassano, F. Gadaleta, M. Tedone, S. Dongiovanni, D. Longo, V. A. Falcone, A. Palumbo, O. Resta (Bari, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Lung disease and mountain sickness: the importance of ventilatory control
Session: Lung disease and mountain sickness: the importance of ventilatory control
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 993
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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