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Upper airways abnormalities and tracheal problems in Morquio’s disease
  1. P P Walker1,
  2. E Rose2,
  3. J G Williams2
  1. 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
  2. 2Halton General Hospital, Runcorn, Cheshire, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr P P Walker, Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK;
    paulpwalker{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

Morquio’s disease is a metabolic disorder that can cause various respiratory abnormalities. Patients who live into adulthood are likely to develop upper airway problems and respiratory failure. With advances in home ventilation, these patients are increasingly likely to be referred to specialist respiratory units. We describe our experiences with two such patients.

  • Morquio’s disease

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