Life Improving Decisions in ALS: Respiratory Support Options

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that progressively shuts down your muscles by attacking certain cells in the brain and spinal cord needed to keep our muscles moving. Eventually, patients will lose their mobility, have trouble moving, walking, swallowing and even breathing. In this video, shared by Les Turner ALS Foundation, learn more about how to improve ALS patient’s breathing and life quality by acknowledging which are the respiratory support options available for patients to choose. 

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