What Is Polio?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Although there is a vaccine for polio that will prevent it, there is no cure once somebody has contracted the disease. Thus, treatment will likely focus on treating the person for their symptoms to help make them feel as comfortable as possible.
This will sometimes mean medication that will help to alleviate the patient of their pain. Physical therapy will also sometimes be used to help prevent the loss of muscle strength and coordination. This can also help to prevent deformities. In the more severe cases, ventilators may be used in order to help the patient get the oxygen that they need.
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