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Stroke patients with dysphagia have restrictive lung dysfunction and impaired cough response. This pilot study was performed to determine if Mechanical Insufflation Exsufflation (MIE) therapy can help recover impaired cough function.
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Mechanical Insufflation- Exsufflation (MI-E) is an assisted coughing machine that has been proven to be very effective in preventing the deterioration of pulmonary function in patients with degenerative neuromuscular disorders. Impaired airway clearance in stroke patients is associated with increased incidence of aspiration pneumonia.
In this pilot study the investigators attempt to assess the efficacy of MI-E as part of a protocol for patients with dysphagia with impaired cough response.
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Inclusion criteria Presence of neurogenic dysphagia Presence of impaired cough function
Exclusion criteria Episodes of acute pneumonia or diagnosis of pulmonary embolism at time of enrollment.
Previous history of chronic respiratory dysfunction or other systemic disorders that may impair respiratory function (ex,rheumatoid arthritis, chronic renal disorder, spinal cord injury) Episodes of diaphragm weakness due to peripheral polyneuropathy or phrenic nerve injury Concomitant diagnosis of myopathy, muscular dystrophy, or other neurodegenerative disorders.
Episodes of rib fracture within one year of enrollment. Chronic alcoholism Diagnosis of bullous emphysema Diagnosis of chronic renal failure
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