Swallowing and Speech Problems Common Across SMA Types, Study Finds
Sep 11, 2019 07:00 am | Ana Pena, PhD
Swallowing and speech problems are common in both children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and evident across disease types, a study reports. The most common bulbar complaints irrespective of SMA type are difficulties in biting, fatigue while chewing, choking, and a weak speaking voice. (Bulbar refers to the bulblike part of the brainstem, and weakness […]
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Swallowing and speech problems are common in both children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and evident across disease types, a study reports. The most common bulbar complaints irrespective of SMA type are difficulties in biting, fatigue while chewing, choking, and a weak speaking voice. (Bulbar refers to the bulblike part of the brainstem, and weakness […]
