Cough augmentation techniques for people with chronic neuromuscular disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with neuromuscular disorders may have a weak, ineffective cough predisposing them to respiratory complications. Cough augmentation techniques aim to improve cough effectiveness and mucous clearance, reduce the frequency and duration of respiratory infections requiring hospital admission, and improve quality of life.

Objectives

To determine the efficacy and safety of cough augmentation techniques in adults and children with chronic neuromuscular disorders.

Search methods

On 13 April 2020, we searched the Cochrane Neuromuscular Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and ClinicalTrials.gov for randomised controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs, and randomised cross-over trials.

Selection criteria

We included trials of cough augmenta

SUBMITTER: Morrow B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8092569 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature