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Neurodisability includes those with neurological impairment (cerebral palsy), neuromuscular impairment (muscular dystrophies) and developmental impairment (global developmental impairment, genetic syndromes). Respiratory complications arise from a complex interplay of factors including bulbar dysfunction, impaired airway clearance, recurrent aspiration, respiratory muscle weakness, and progressive chest wall restriction. 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