[The therapy of chronic respiratory insufficiency].
The treatment of chronic respiratory failure aims to influence the underlying disease and to alleviate the pathophysiologic consequences. Respiratory stimulants, long-term oxygen-therapy as well as mechanical stabilization of the upper airways and ventilation at home are discussed.
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Medizinische Klinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
D015765:Almitrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000294:innervation; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods; D016041:Heart-Lung Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000628:therapy
D015765:Almitrine
Die Therapie der chronisch-respiratorischen Insuffizienz.