does the patient with lou gerrig's disease die of respiratory failure?

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does the patient with lou gerrig's disease die of respiratory failure?

2007-01-08 20:38:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases

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Generally yes, either directly due to repsiratory paralysis if left unaided or due to sever/recurrent respiratory infections (if on ventilator).

Hope this helps.

2007-01-08 23:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Blah? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There are many websites specifically about ALS that can answer all your questions. Just type in ALS or lou gerrig's disease in the seach engine of your choice. Good luck.

2007-01-09 04:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋