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...
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...
5 Tips for Physical Therapists Who Treat SMA Patients
So, you received your patient’s medical history form and there it is. Spinal Muscular Atrophy. If you did what I did, you searched and searched the internet and articles for best practices to treat and evaluate this patient. I found out more information on Spinal...
SMA Care Has Significant Financial, Career, Social, and Psychological Impact on Families, Study Reports
Taking care of a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) significantly affects several aspects of families’ lives, including finances, career choices, social life, and mental health, according to an Australian study. The study, “Financial, opportunity and...
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