[Pubmed] Sound-based cough peak flow estimation in patients with neuromuscular disorders

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Muscle Nerve. 2023 Oct 20. doi: 10.1002/mus.27987. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Cough impairment is common in individuals with neuromuscular disorders and is associated with respiratory infections and shorter survival. Cough strength is assessed by measuring cough peak flow (CPF) using a flow meter, but this method requires a complex device setup and trained staff. The aim of the study is to evaluate the reliability of a smartphone app to estimate CPF based on cough sounds in a cohort of individuals with neuromuscular disorders.

METHODS: Individuals with neuromuscular disorders underwent CPF measurement with a flow meter and a smartphone app. A CPF

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