1) Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease. Patient feels weakness in specific muscle group especially the ocular and bulbar muscles. While Guillain barre syndrome presents with ascending paralysis and arereflexia , often secondary infection.
2) ALS is progressive in nature. Patient can live with this disease for 3 to 5 years . It makes the patient unable to walk, speak, swallow, breathe thus shorten life span.
3) Edrophonium and pyridostigmine are the drugs which helps in the diagnosis of Myasthenia gravis.
Which of the following stimulates the central chemoreceptors more quickly and elicits the most rapid increase...
1. Describe the difference between Myasthenia Gravis and Guillain Barre syndromes, and how each of these disorders affects the body. Guillian Barre syndrome affects neuromuscular function whereby anatomically altering lung ventilatory function leading to mucous accumulation, airway obstruction, alveolar consolidation and actelectasis. 2. ALS is another neuromuscular disorder that affects adults. Briefly describe the impact this disorder has on the body and life expectancy. 3. What drug therapy might help confirm the diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis?