Palliative treatment of motor neuron disease

David Oliver; Margaret Simpson; Anna Adamczyk

Vol 1, No 1 (2002): Polish Palliative Medicine

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Published online: 2002-05-07

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Palliative treatment of motor neuron disease

David Oliver, Margaret Simpson, Anna Adamczyk

Advances in Palliative Medicine 2002;1(1):29-32.

Vol 1, No 1 (2002): Polish Palliative Medicine

Artykuły poglądowe

Published online: 2002-05-07

Abstract

Motor neuron disease (MND) is an incurable, progressive disease of motor neurons. The course is usually dramatic and the average survival is 3-4 years. Symptomatic treatment includes pain control, dyspnea, dysphagia, drooling and emotional lability. Other problems the teams will encounter with these patients in the terminal phase of disease include communication, care for the families, spiritual care.