What Is GBS?
8. Breathing Difficulties
You might not notice it, but breathing is achieved thanks to a coordinated effort from various muscles that help to expand and collapse the chest in a continuous cycle. If we were to lose the ability to use these muscles, then we would no longer be able to breathe properly.
With the muscles in the chest becoming paralyzed, the patient can find it increasingly difficult to breathe. This has the potential to be extremely serious for some patients and is the leading cause of fatalities involving the condition. The loss of use of these muscles can also make it difficult for the patient to swallow their food.
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