Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress 1

Overview

Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress 1: An inherited neuromuscular disease that causes progressive weakness in the arm and chest muscles leading to severe respiratory problems early in life. Sufferers are never able to sit independently and breathing problems progress rapidly with breathing assistance needed within the first five years.

Symptoms

Reduced muscle tone Inability to sit independently Respiratory distress Diaphragmatic paralysis Progressive arm muscle weakness

Diagnosis

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