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Doc said lung function optimal & sob may be muscular. ribs do seem tight but 15+ yr issue so probbly not als. what condition could he be thinking of?
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RESPONSE: No clue as to "he be thinking of". You will have to ask! (We at HealthTap cannot interpret other doctors opinions). Based on your age and description, it is truly extremely unlikely that you possess ALS or any neuromuscular condition.
Answered 9/5/2015
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