A 33-year-old member asked:
anyone treated primary ciliary dyskinesia (pcd)?
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Dr. Lokesh Guglanianswered
Pediatric Pulmonology 21 years experience
Pulmonologists do: Pcd is diagnosed in both children & adults & they should be followed by a pediatric or adult pulmonologist who can help monitor their lung function & provide specific therapies to prevent lung damage in the long term. Most tertiary care centers would have either an adult or pediatric pulmonologist who has expertise in the management of patients with pcd. Talk to your doctor & see a lung specialist.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What can prevent tardive dyskinesia?
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Dr. Nalinaksha Joshianswered
Neurology 23 years experience
Unknown: There are no definite way to prevent it. Careful selection of psychotropic medicine may help.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What body movements are involved in tardive dyskinesia?
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Dr. Nalinaksha Joshianswered
Neurology 23 years experience
Buccolingual: Mostly cheek, lips, oral, face, tongue muscles.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Do antipsychotic drugs often cause tardive dyskinesia?
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Dr. John Moranvilleanswered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
Unfortunately, yes.: Tardive dyskinesia (td) refers to nvoluntary movements of the tongue, lips, nd facial muscles. In more severe cases, it may also include the arms, legs, and the rest of the body. Td can occur with any of the antipsychotic medications, but was much more common with the older medications. It may also be dose related.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Could surgery help to cure my tardive dyskinesia?
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Dr. Roger Frankelanswered
Neurosurgery 29 years experience
Experimental: Deep brain stimulation surgery is being studied with some promising early data. It is not yet routinely done, but an academic medical center with an active functional neurosurgery program would be the most likely place to find out more.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Anyone have tips for dealing with primary ciliary dyskinesia (pcd)?
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Dr. Robert Finkanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Get vaccinated: Vaccines protect against many major illnesses and are an important aspect of care for someone with pcd. The annual influenza vaccine is especially important. Pcd requires daily care to prevent lung infections and damage; i would strongly suggest that anyone with this condition be seen regularly by a pulmonologist for treatment and counseling.
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