Is pseudobulbar affect dangerous?

Written by Susie Strachan |

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Is pseudobulbar affect dangerous?

Category: Pseudobulbar affect

While pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is not life threatening, it can cause a person living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to feel embarrassed, leading to social isolation and depression. PBA can be a life-long condition for a person living with ALS, and can be treated with medication and self-management techniques.

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Susie Strachan Susie is a medical journalist with a background in print media and healthcare communications. Her vast experience includes writing for the Winnipeg Free Press for 20 years and serving as the house feature writer for the award-winning healthcare magazine, WAVE.


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