What Is ALS Disease?

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6. Breathing Problems

We also take breathing for granted, and taking a breath is one of the first things that every person will do in their lives. As the muscles that allow us to breathe begin to fail, however, so we will begin to lose our ability to breath. As the condition progresses, the patient will become increasingly reliant on technology to help them breathe.

Various devices are available that can help the patient to breathe, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). As the condition worsens, the patient will eventually need to be put on a respirator to ensure their bodies get oxygen. Respiratory failure is the most common cause of death in people that have ALS.

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