Author Archives: Rio Landa

The Common Cold, Antibiotics and SMA

Our experience with SMA is a unique one. As parents of a 9 year-old with SMA, being medical professionals has given us somewhat of an advantage over finding doctors, medications, and treatments for our son. We hope to share a little of our experience and opinion with you. For most…

What Are Common Respiratory Problems in Children With SMA?

It’s known that children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have a number of breathing issues, which are caused by weakened chest muscles. According to the SMA Foundation, these are the most common respiratory problems for children with SMA. Lung underdevelopment Usually, children’s lungs grow and develop over time. However, children with SMA have weak intercostal muscles that aren’t strong enough to help with…