Dysphagia and Lung Disease in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treated With Disease-Modifying Agents

Abstract

Swallow impairments were universal in children with type 1. Bronchiectasis was common in all pediatric SMA types, with a prevalence of 1 in 5. Routine monitoring and management of dysphagia/recurrent respiratory infection should be implemented for improvement in lung health.