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August 31, 2018 /
Assisted Cough
by: Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Assisted Cough
Over time, the muscles that help you cough may become too weak to cough effectively. Mucous containing germs and other toxins can remain in your lungs, causing you to get sick more easily. If you cough becomes too weak to remove this mucous from your lungs and airways, you will need some help coughing. This video explains the different ways that your cough can be assisted, keeping your airways clean and your lungs health.