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ArticleRespirology case reports2026

Use of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients Intolerant to Non-Invasive Ventilation: A Case Series.

Fabio Varon-Vega, Carlos Evelio Franco Parra, Doris Fabiola Adame Ochoa, Nancy Uricoechea, Eduardo Tuta-Quintero, María Camila Martinez Ayala

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6 authors.

Fabio Varon-VegaCritical Care Service Fundación Cardioinfantil-Instituto de Cardiología Bogotá Colombia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4000-6007
Carlos Evelio Franco ParraSistemas de terapia respiratoria, STR en Casa Bogotá Colombia.
Doris Fabiola Adame OchoaSistemas de terapia respiratoria, STR en Casa Bogotá Colombia.
Nancy UricoecheaUniversidad Manuela Beltan Bogotá Colombia.
Eduardo Tuta-QuinteroSchool of Medicine Universidad de la Sabana Chia Colombia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7243-2238
María Camila Martinez AyalaCritical Care Service Fundación Cardioinfantil-Instituto de Cardiología Bogotá Colombia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8275-4399

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Abstract

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is standard respiratory support for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but intolerance may limit its use. High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) has emerged as a potential alternative in selected patients, but evidence regarding its use remains scarce. We describe 18 ALS patients' management with HFNC between 2014 and 2024 after documented intolerance to NIV. Mean age at HFNC initiation was 65.1 ± 12.5 years, and 66.7% of patients were female. Partial NIV intolerance occurred in 38.9% of cases, while 33.3% tolerated intermittent combined NIV and HFNC. During follow-up, 50.0% of patients required hospitalization, 33.3% experienced respiratory infections, and 27.8% died. Arterial blood gas parameters remained stable, including PaCO

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosishigh‐flow nasal cannulahome carenon‐invasive ventilationrespiratory support

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PMID42668676
PMCPMC13524809

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