Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc.

Today's June Awareness Tip: Meet/Greet EMS teams: Myasthenia gravis is a relatively uncommon disorder. Therefore, in large cities, the emergency medical system may be familiar with this disorder. However, in small communities, particularly ones that depend on volunteer EMS teams, the initial responders may not be familiar with myasthenia and the possible, urgent health issues that can arise. In that setting, some myasthenic patients have felt that their care was delayed while an extended history or interview was attempted while their shortness of breath or weakness made it difficult to respond