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ALS
motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord gradually degenerate
ALS
charecturized by
-weakness in upper extremitites
-dysarthia
-dysphagia
-death 2-6 years
-pt remains cognitively intact
ALS death is usually from
respiratory infection
ALS early S/S
-limb weak
-tripping
-slurred speech
-drooling
ALS late S/S
-dysphagia
-muscle wasting
-voice loss
-progresses in body until death from resp infection
ALS drugs
riluzole(rilutek)
only slows progression
Author
ChelseaL
ID
342213
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ALS (EXAM 1)
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ALS (EXAM 1)
Updated
2018-09-09T14:35:32Z
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