Peak expiratory cough flow and respiratory muscle function in acute stroke patients

Conclusion: Stroke patients presents important impairment on cough and respiratory muscle function. No differences were observed in the main outcomes between dysphagic and non-dysphagic patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Messaggi Sartor, M., Guillen-Sola, A., Ramirez-Fuentes, C., Duarte, E., Marco, E. Tags: Rehabilitation and Chronic Care Source Type: research