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NICE: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health

NiPPV: Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) enhances breathing in acute respiratory conditions by resting fatigued breathing muscles. It has the advantage that it can be applied intermittently for short periods, which may be sufficient to reverse the breathing problems experienced by patients during severe acute asthma.