Neuromuscular Conditions
A general term that refers to impaired muscular and nervous system functions that may affect a person’s ability to naturally clear mucus from their lungs.
Diseases and conditions that can result in excess mucus that blocks the airways include:
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Cerebral palsy (CP)
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Diaphragm disorders
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Multiple sclerosis (MS)
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Muscular dystrophy (MD)
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Quadriplegia
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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)

References
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Cole P. The damaging role of bacteria in chronic lung infection. J Antimicrob Chemother 1997;40 Suppl A:5-10.
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American Thoracic Society. ATS Patient Education Series. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2017:195;15-16.