Medicine, Health & Food
Volume: 113 , Issue: 1 , November Published Date: 19 November 2022
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 417 , Download: 415 , Pages: 70 - 77
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP10011311120214127
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 417 , Download: 415 , Pages: 70 - 77
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP10011311120214127
Authors
# | Author Name |
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1 | Hapsari Kinanti |
2 | Lisa Puspitorini |
3 | Wiwik Kurnia Illahi |
Abstract
Introduction: This case report aims to describe an emergency condition of myasthenia gravis in a young adult with a myasthenic crisis due to infected bronchiectasis. The highlight of this case report was the risk factor and the best management of this patient myasthenic crisis episode. Case Description: A 28-years-old male with early-onset generalized myasthenia gravis came with an emergency condition as a myasthenic crisis in the first month of his therapy. This myasthenic crisis condition was concomitant with infected bronchiectasis, which was predicted as the underlying cause. A myasthenic crisis caused by infected bronchiectasis is a rare case that requires extensive airway support and antibiotics. Conclusion: Myasthenic crisis concomitant with bronchiectasis is a rare condition. Both of these conditions could lead to mortality. Extensive and aggressive treatment and guidelines are needed to manage this case. Since bronchiectasis is a permanent condition that tends to occur again in the future, proactive management has to be done to prevent infection and recurrent dyspnea.