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Will losing weight improve respiratory function enough to extend the time until mechanical vent is needed? restrictive airway 2 to cmt 1a nerve damage

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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Don't know if enuf: But you put less of a burden on the lungs to supply oxygen to rest of body when there is less mass there. So go for it!

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Will losing weight improve respiratory function enough to extend the time until mechanical vent is needed? restrictive airway 2 to cmt 1a nerve damage

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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