Complications
Complication regarding swallowing
what is dysphagia
Non modifiable risk factors of ALS
What is genetics, age, gender
What term describes abnormal muscle tightness
What is spasticity
Predominant muscle groups affected
What is walking, speaking, and breathing muscles
Modifiable risk factors
Smoking, chemical inhalation, excessive exercise
What speech difficulties could someone with ALS experience
What is slurred and nasal speech
What complications can immobility lead to
What is contractures and pressure ulcers
Which gender is more commonly affected by ALS
What is men
What are the common body parts that experience muscle twitches with ALS
What is arm leg shoulder or tongue
ALS primary affects what type of neurons
What are motor neurons
What is the term for genetically inherited ALS
What is familial ALS
Which body parts may experience muscle weakness in ALS
What is arm, leg or neck
Condition in which individuals may experience involuntary emotional outbursts
What is Pseudobulbar affect
95% of ALS cases are what type
What is Sporadic ALS
What is the typical age range that ALS symptoms begin to present themselves
What is between 55-75 years old