Choices

Real life stories of how people made their choices

Understand how your breathing changes in MND/ALS. Learn about the treatment options available to support you, and hear how others made their own choices. Find out about how to look after your chest and reduce the risk of chest infections.

Coronavirus/COVID-19: People with MND/ALS are at increased risk. Please see the MND Association guidance here for advice and contact your care team. Experts are developing guidance for those using assisted ventilation/NIV.

How MND/ALS affects breathing

How MND/ALS affects breathing
What options are there?

What options are there?
Why consider using NIV?

Why consider using NIV?
James’ decision to start NIV early

James’ decision to start NIV early
Why Julie delayed starting NIV

Why Julie delayed starting NIV
Thinking of saying ‘no’ to NIV

Thinking of saying ‘no’ to NIV
Keeping your chest clear

Keeping your chest clear
Managing chest infections

Managing chest infections
Oxygen therapy in MND/ALS

Oxygen therapy in MND/ALS
FAQs about using myBreathing
External resources for further reading
Key definitions & jargon buster