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What is the life expectancy for people who have spinal muscular atrophy?

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Dr. Kevin Dausanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience

Depends: Some can live a normal life expectancy. A lot has to do with the care givers. Hope this helps.

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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered

Neurology 47 years experience

Depends on subtype: Werdnig-hoffmann, maybe 2 yrs, chronic infantile, perhaps 20-30 yrs, and kugelberg-welander, full life span.

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