Isolated bulbar phenotype of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
β Scribed by Burrell, James R.; Vucic, Steve; Kiernan, Matthew C.
- Book ID
- 118151111
- Publisher
- Informa plc
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 202 KB
- Volume
- 12
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1471-180X
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Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, commonly develop bulbar symptoms including dysphagia, dysarthria, and defective airway protection. Otolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons are frequently asked to assist in the management of these problems.
Patients with bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are often referred to the otolaryngologisVhead and neck surgeon and speech pathologist for evaluation and management of dysphagia and dysarthria. These patients comprise an unusual group because of the progressive and multi-system nature of th