Which intervention will most effectively maintain breathing function for a patient with muscle weakness due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ?

A) Teaching pursed-lip breathing exercises
B) BiPAP (bi-level positive airway pressure)
C) Administration of oxygen via nasal cannula
D) CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control.

BiPAP

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure, a type of respiratory support that provides different levels of pressure to the lungs during inhalation and exhalation.

CPAP

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open, commonly used for patients with sleep apnea.