Bulbar Poliomyelitis (Bulbar Polio)
A form of paralytic poliomyelitis affecting neurons of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA of the brain stem. Clinical features include impaired respiration, HYPERTENSION, alterations of vasomotor control, and dysphagia. Weakness and atrophy of the limbs and trunk due to spinal cord involvement is usually associated. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p765)
Also Known As:
Bulbar Polio; Poliomyelitis, Bulbar; Poliomyelitis, Medullary Involvement; Medullary Involvement Poliomyelitis; Polio, Bulbar
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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Bulbar Poliomyelitis:
1. | TrypsinIBA
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2. | Hypnotics and Sedatives (Sedatives)IBA
10/01/2006
- " Age, sex, age at acute polio, time since polio, weakness and respiratory difficulties at acute polio, bulbar involvement at acute polio and at evaluation, body mass index, pulmonary function measures, alcohol use, sedative drug use, smoking, fibromyalgia, kyphoscoliosis, and scoliosis and ear-nose-throat surgery were not predictive of SDB (AHI scores > or =5 and > or =10). "
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3. | AerosolsIBA
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4. | A-factor (Streptomyces)IBA
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