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Understanding Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy

By Dr. Joseph Barnes, DO · · Orthopedics

This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Orthopedics service line explains asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy in plain language.

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Topic: asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy. A bone development disease characterized by skeletal abnormalities and resulting in difficulty in breathing caused by mutations that result in ciliopathy.

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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.