can you still cough in the late stages of als

[scared of als]

I wondered if the ability to cough is lost in the late stages of als? I figure it will be do to the need for cough assist machine, but this is something I always wondered. I have been trying to figure that out for sometime, and wanted to prepare one way or another. thanks to all.

[Al]

Jenny you are worrying aabout things you shouldn't be worring about. Where is this stuff coming from ? I'm thinking you need real help and you won't get it here.
AL.