Lower motor neuron signs
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Tachypnea |
Vocal and speech
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Reduced vocal volume
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Shortened sentences
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Frequent breath pauses
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Use of accessory respiratory muscles |
Abdominal paradox |
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Lower motor neuron symptoms
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Dyspnea and/or orthopnea |
Low speech volume |
Weak cough |
Sleep disordered breathing |
Frequent nocturnal awakenings, possibly with note of dyspnea
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Excessive daytime sleepiness and/or fatigue
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Morning headache |
Confusion |
Hallucinations |
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