Abbreviations
| AB | abdominal binding |
| ACZ | acetazolamide |
| APCF | assisted peak cough flow |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPF | cough peak flow |
| DP | diaphragm pacing |
| DPS | diaphragm pacing system |
| EMT | expiratory muscle training |
| ERV | expiratory reserve volume |
| ES | electrical stimulation |
| ES-LCE | electrical stimulation induced leg cycle ergometry |
| fb | frequency of breathing |
| FES | functional electrical stimulation |
| FESRT | functional electrical stimulation row training |
| FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in one second |
| FRC | functional residual capacity |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| FMS | functional magnetic stimulation |
| GI | glossopharyngeal insufflation |
| GPB | glossopharyngeal breathing |
| HFPV | high frequency percussion ventilation |
| HR | heart rate |
| HRQOL | health-related quality of life |
| HVtV | high tidal volume ventilation |
| LOS | length of stay |
| IC | inspiratory capacity |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IH | isocapnic hyperpnoea |
| IMT | inspiratory muscle training |
| IMV | intermittent mandatory ventilation |
| IRV | inspiratory reserve volume |
| MEP (or PEmax) | maximal expiratory pressure |
| MIE | mechanical insufflation-exsufflation |
| MIP (or PImax) | maximal inspiratory pressure |
| MV | mechanical ventilation |
| MVV | maximal voluntary ventilation |
| NIV (or NIMV) | non-invasive stimulation / non-invasive mechanical stimulation |
| NMES | neuromuscular electrical stimulation |
| OLT | overground locomotor training |
| OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
| OUES | oxygen uptake efficiency slope |
| PAP | positive airway pressure |
| Pes | esophageal pressure |
| PaCO2 | partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide |
| PaO2 | partial pressure of arterial oxygen |
| PCF | peak cough flow |
| PEF (or PEAF) | peak expiratory flow / peak expiratory air flow |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| PETCO2 | end-tidal partial pressure of CO2 |
| Pga | gastric pressure |
| PIF | peak inspiratory fow |
| PNS | phrenic nerve stimulation |
| PSG | polysomnography |
| PVFB | progressive ventilator free breathing |
| QOL | quality of life |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RER | respiratory exchange ratio |
| RI | respiratory infection |
| RMT | respiratory muscular training |
| RPE | rate of perceived exertion |
| RTI | respiratory tract infections |
| RV | residual volume |
| SCI | spinal cord injury |
| SCS | spinal cord stimulation |
| SCU | spinal cord unit |
| sEMG | surface EMG |
| SGRQ | St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire |
| SIP | maximal sustainable mouth pressure |
| SDB | sleep-disordered breathing |
| TLC | total lung capacity |
| TOT | tracheostomy |
| TV (or VT) | tidal volume |
| UPCF | unassisted peak cough flow |
| UNDW | ultrasonically nebulized distilled water |
| VC | vital capacity |
| VCO2 | CO2 production |
| VE | minute ventilation |
| VO2 | O2 consumption |
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