Ken Menkhaus, Ph.D., a husband, father, professor of political science and member of The ALS Association national Board of Trustees, was diagnosed with ALS in 2018. Like everyone confronting an ALS diagnosis, Ken had questions about the ALS journey he’s facing.

In this video, Dr. Lou Libby, pulmonologist at The Providence ALS Center at the Oregon Clinic, discusses the muscles we use to breathe and the importance of having a care plan and a pulmonologist on that care team.

In this video, Dr. Lou Libby, pulmonologist at The Providence ALS Center at the Oregon Clinic, discusses the muscles we use to breathe, and the importance of having a care plan and a pulmonologist on that care team.

Your breathing function will impact your ability to have a feeding tube placed. Discuss timing with your clinic team, and plan ahead to prevent possible complications.

How ALS Affects Breathing