Which intervention will most effectively maintain breathing function for a patient with muscle weakness due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

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ALS results in progressive respiratory muscle weakness.The patient with ALS will benefit from BiPAP to provide assistance during expiration and prevent the alveoli from collapsing during exhalation.CPAP is used to treat sleep apnea.Oxygen administration and pursed-lip breathing will not assist respiratory muscle weakness.

Which Intervention Will Most Effectively Maintain Breathing Function for a Patient