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Asthmatic amyotrophy. Three cases.

R Batley1, E W Johnson

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio 43205.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
|December 1, 1991
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Asthmatic amyotrophy, a polio-like syndrome, causes asymmetrical paralysis after asthma attacks. This rare condition, linked to anterior horn cell damage, offers a poor prognosis for full functional recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Asthmatic amyotrophy is an emerging clinical phenomenon.
  • It presents as a polio-like syndrome characterized by asymmetrical lower motor neuron paralysis.
  • The paralysis occurs subsequent to acute asthmatic episodes.

Observation:

  • Three new cases of asthmatic amyotrophy are presented.
  • These cases align with previously reported instances of the syndrome.
  • Patients exhibit asymmetrical flaccid paralysis with preserved sensation.

Findings:

  • The clinical presentation is consistent with anterior horn cell damage.
  • The lack of sensory deficits supports a motor neuron-specific pathology.
  • Prognosis for complete functional recovery is generally poor.

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Implications:

  • Further research into the pathophysiology of asthmatic amyotrophy is warranted.
  • Understanding this syndrome can aid in early diagnosis and management.
  • This condition highlights a potential neurological complication of asthma.