How can Spinal Muscular Atrophy be Treated?
Currently Spinal Muscular Atrophy has no cure, and neither is there any treatment which can rectify the affected motor neurons or reverse the process of muscular weakening caused by Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Therefore, the treatment basically is focused on alleviating the symptoms and providing supportive care. Breathing techniques and respiratory exercises can help in reducing the risk of chest infections as well as reduce their effects in case they do occur. Those who have breathing problems can be provided various ways to assist their ventilation, like oxygen via a mouthpiece or mask, for as long as they require it. These come in various types, which can be removed easily for talking, drinking, eating, or, when possible, breathing normally. A gastronomy tube, which is a tube that can be attached to the abdomen, can be used for feeding children who are not able to swallow. Physiotherapy can help in improving the posture and also slow down the onset of scoliosis, which is an abnormal l
