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CMT and Breathing
A compilation of articles about breathing,
breathing machines and sleep.
Introduction to CMT breathing problems
by Linda Crabtree
Breathing problems in CMT
by Charles K.N. Chan MD, FRCPC
Questions and answers about breathing
Nighttime ventilation
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Why a vent rather than a Bi-Pap?
Breathing machines
Oxygen is not for hypoventilation in neuromuscular disease
by E.A. Oppenheimer MD, FCCP
Assisted Coughing
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Knowing what to do when you can't cough
Asthma Inhalers
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Inhaler alert
Anesthetics
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(see also our entire anesthetics section)
Resources and Journal Articles
on Breathing and CMT
Personal stories:
Trial by CPAP
T
he long road to breathing well
with Karen Roth and Linda