Conditions in which patient need for home mechanical ventilation is generally limited to daytime or nocturnal support include which of the following?
1) Kyphoscoliosis
2) High spinal cord injuries
3) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
4) Myasthenia gravis

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Conditions like kyphoscoliosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and myasthenia gravis often require mechanical ventilation support that can be limited to daytime or nocturnal use, depending on the severity and progression of the disease. High spinal cord injuries typically require more constant ventilation support.

Conditions in Which Patient Need for Home Mechanical Ventilation Is