Effects of non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) on the upper airway (UA) in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and role of respiratory endoscopy in their assessment

M. Sarasate Azkona (Barcelona, Spain), Y. Pascual (Barcelona, Spain), E. Farrero (Barcelona, Spain), A. Cordoba (Barcelona, Spain), N. Cubero De Frutos (Barcelona, Spain), M. Diez Ferrer (Barcelona, Spain), C. Martín Cabeza (Barcelona, Spain), L. Méndez Mangas (Barcelona, Spain), R. Lopez Lisbona (Barcelona, Spain), E. Prats (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Phenotyping sleep-disordered breathing and its impact on various diseases
Session: Phenotyping sleep-disordered breathing and its impact on various diseases
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 2952
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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