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What complications can develop from myasthenia gravis?

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MG complication: Respiratory muscle weakness is one of the worst complication which can sause shortness of breath and increase chance for pneumonia. Difficulty to swallow because of orophyrangeal muscle weakness can cause choking and respiratory infections.

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Answered 3/26/2014

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