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Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2002; 23(3): 267-274
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-33035
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Respiratory Complications of Poliomyelitis and Multiple Sclerosis

Ian J. Morales, Peter C. Gay
  • Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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02 August 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Years after suffering from poliomyelitis and completely recuperating from any of its acute complications, patients can develop postpolio syndrome (PPS), thought to be caused by progressive neuronal loss. The symptoms and manifestations of PPS vary in intensity and distribution, but many patients have respiratory involvement and will require a pulmonary evaluation for new or increased dyspnea, fatigue, or symptoms suggestive of sleep-related disordered breathing. The diagnosis, evaluation, and management of this complex problem are discussed in the first part of this article. In the second part, pulmonary complications of multiple sclerosis are described. This common neurological disease affects young adults and often requires evaluation by a pulmonologist. This review centers on the acute respiratory manifestations of multiple sclerosis and also describes the chronic effects.

KEYWORDS

Postpoliomyelitis syndrome - multiple sclerosis - respiratory function tests - sleep apnea syndromes

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