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Factors causing sleep-related difficulties in neuromuscular patients
| Factors Causing sleep disruption |
|---|
| a) Diaphragmatic and respiratory muscle weakness |
| b) Upper airway & craniofacial weakness |
| c) Difficulty with secretion clearance |
| d) Impairment of cough mechanism |
| e) Limitation of posture/discomfort due to weakness |
| f) Diminished ventilatory drive |
