This research from the Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology (DMCN) journal, discusses treatment options for each of these factors. Multiple coexisting and interacting factors that influence the respiratory status of patients with CP should be recognised and effectively addressed to reduce respiratory morbidity and mortality.

Respiratory problems have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). In particular, recurrent aspiration, impaired airway clearance, spinal and thoracic deformity, impaired lung function, poor nutritional status, and recurrent respiratory infections negatively affect respiratory status. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia may contribute to pulmonary problems, but asthma is not more common in CP than in the general population.