How do you counsel patients who wish to travel to high altitudes with myasthenia gravis?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
It can be a challenge as high altitude can unleash fatigue, shortness of breath, increased weakness, etc.
In a myasthenic patient, it is important to recognize this as some of the symptoms may resemble myasthenic exacerbation acutely.
Counseling patients on optimal control of generalized myastheni...