Abstract
The authors reviewed the occurrence and concomitant factors of laryngospasm in X-linked spinobulbar muscular atrophy (Kennedy disease [KD]). Recurrent laryngospasm was observed in 47% of 49 patients with KD, but in only 2% of a control group of patients with early-stage ALS.
MeSH terms
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / drug therapy
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Genetic Diseases, X-Linked / complications*
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Genetic Diseases, X-Linked / diagnosis
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Humans
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Laryngismus / diagnosis
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Laryngismus / etiology*
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Laryngismus / prevention & control
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Muscular Disorders, Atrophic / complications*
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Muscular Disorders, Atrophic / diagnosis
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Muscular Disorders, Atrophic / genetics
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Receptors, Androgen / deficiency
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Receptors, Androgen / genetics
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Respiratory Sounds / etiology
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Risk Factors
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Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic / complications
Substances
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AR protein, human
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Receptors, Androgen