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Respiratory symptoms are common in stiff person syndrome spectrum disorders and are associated with number of body regions involved.
European journal of neurology - 1 Aug 2023
Pimentel Maldonado Daniela A, Balshi Alexandra, Hu Chen, Fitzgerald Kathryn C, Koshorek Jacqueline, Reyes-Mantilla Maria I, Obando Danielle, Wang Yujie, Newsome Scott D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Stiff person syndrome (SPS) spectrum disorders (SPSSD) cause spasms and rigidity throughout different body regions and can be associated with apnea and acute respiratory failure. There are limited data on the prevalence and predictors of respiratory symptoms with spasms (RSwS) in SPSSD. We sought to characterize the spirometry patterns and the frequency and predictors of RSwS in a large...
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