What is Narcolepsy?

نویسندگان

  • Steven Gradney
  • Ninotchka Liban Sigua
چکیده

www.thoracic.org C LI P A N D C O P Y Sometimes a person with narcolepsy can also have problems with sudden muscle weakness known as cataplexy. Cataplexy can cause weakness of one area of your body such as an arm or a leg, slurred speech, or the complete inability to move. These abrupt episodes of weakness are often triggered by strong emotions such as surprise, laughter, happiness, fear, or anger.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

دوره 195 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017