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Lower motor neuron signs
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| Tachypnea |
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Vocal and speech
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Reduced vocal volume
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Shortened sentences
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Frequent breath pauses
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| Use of accessory respiratory muscles |
| Abdominal paradox |
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Lower motor neuron symptoms
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| Dyspnea and/or orthopnea |
| Low speech volume |
| Weak cough |
| Sleep disordered breathing |
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Frequent nocturnal awakenings, possibly with note of dyspnea
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Excessive daytime sleepiness and/or fatigue
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| Morning headache |
| Confusion |
| Hallucinations |
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