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    BiPAP Intolerance

    Hi Al, Thanks for the replies. She has a full face mask that fits pretty well. I was led to understand the nose pillows don't work once the person cannot keep their mouth closed and she is losing the ability to do that. Good idea to just have her hold the mask in place, will it still function...
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    BiPAP Intolerance

    Hello, I am working with a person with ALS who has bulbar onset. We are trying to assist in using the BiPAP. She becomes very claustrophobic and has lots of secretions. We are trying sitting up in a lounge chair with someone close by & soft soothing music. The longest she has been able to...
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    Oxygen use in ALS

    I really appreciate these links!
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    Oxygen use in ALS

    Thank you, very helpful.
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    Cpap vs BiPap

    BiPAP/CPAP Thank You Cindy, we are switching pulmonologists.
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    Oxygen use in ALS

    Hi, Here is my second question. Does anyone know of a simple, well researched article concerning the dangers of oxygen use in ALS? I would like to have a document that I could share with health care providers. Thanks!
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    Cpap vs BiPap

    Hi, I have several questions but I'll send then in different emails. Is there anywhere I can find a very clear, well documented, side by side review of Cpap vs BiPAP use with ALS? Today the pulmonary dr. mentioned we could use either cPap or BiPAP and my understanding has been that only BiPAP...
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