Evaluation of smartphone-based cough data in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as a potential predictor of functional disability
Pedro Santos-Rocha,
Nuno Bento,
Duarte Folgado
et al.
Abstract:Objectives: Cough dysfunction is a feature of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The cough sounds carry information about the respiratory system and bulbar involvement. Our goal was to explore the association between cough sound characteristics and the respiratory and bulbar functions in ALS. Methods: This was a single-center, cross-sectional, and case-control study. On-demand coughs from ALS patients and healthy controls were collected with a smartphone. A total of 31 sound features were extra… Show more
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