Evaluation of the Effect of Respiratory Physiotherapy by Mechanical In-exsufflator on Respiratory Function in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: a Pilot Study
The study aims to evaluate the effect of mechanical insufflator-exsufflator on the respiratory functions of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients evaluated via peak expiratory flow on cough (PEFC) measurements. The evolution of their PEFC is monitored to see if the curative management can have a positive impact on the latter.
• Confirmed ALS categorized as probable or certain according to the revised Awaji-Shima criteria \[27\].
• ALS of spinal, bulbar or respiratory forms
• Peak Flow measure between 160 and 255 L/min (recommendation of MIE in case of congestion, with the possibility of daily sessions)
• Patient who has not benefited from treatment by MIE in the past year (less than 10 sessions in total)
• Patient able to use the MIE and perform the collection, or having a caregiver able to help
• Patient receiving physiotherapist treatment greater than or equal to twice a week