Motor neurone disease (MND): respiratory monitoring
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Motor neurone disease (MND): respiratory monitoring. Dyspnoea and orthopnoea, Daytime sleepiness, Poor sleep. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Symptoms of respiratory impairment
- Dyspnoea and orthopnoea
- Daytime sleepiness
- Poor sleep
- Morning headaches
- Confusion/poor concentration
- Recurrent chest infections
- Fatigue
- Poor appetite
Signs of respiratory impairment
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Respiratory monitoring techniques
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References
- Simonds AK. Recent advances in respiratory care for neuromuscular disease. Chest 2006; 130:1879-1886.
- Motor neurone disease: The use of non-invasive ventilation in the management of motor neurone disease. NICE guideline [CG105] July 2010.
- Miller RG, Jackson CE, Kasarskis EJ, et al. Practice parameter update: the care of the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: drug, nutritional, and respiratory therapies (an evidence-based review): report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology 2009; 73:1218-1226.
