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By Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Multiple Sclerosis

Respiratory Problems as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis

Wednesday June 25, 2008
Okay, here's one you might not have known about (it came as a little surprise to me) - many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have low respiratory function, even though they might not have noticed it or associated it with MS. Coughing, frequent sighing and shortness of breath can all be part of MS.

Read the full article: Respiratory Problems as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis

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June 26, 2008 at 12:01 am
(1) Cynita says:

Thank you for the article about MS and respiratory problems. Nobody seems to have been able to figure out why I have this problem, and nobody thinks it is related to my MS. It started before I was diagnosed with MS. I will be showing this article to my doctor soon. I would be interested in knowing about the breathing exercised mentioned.

June 10, 2009 at 7:38 am
(2) Ellinor says:

Thank you for writing about ms and respiratory problems.

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