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Technically, post-polio syndrome is NOT the same condition as Post-Polio Sequelae/the late effects of polio. Post-Polio Syndrome is usually considered a specific NEW condition. A diagnosis of exclusion is used to determine if a patient has PPS. This means if a survivor of polio is found to have osteoarthritis, for example, that is what the diagnosis will be-osteoarthritis, not PPS. Because of this, the number will be lower for post-polio syndrome than when the number is referring to post-polio sequelae or the late effects of polio.
25% to 40% of polio survivors experience post-polio syndrome. As many as 70% of polio survivors are said to have Post-Polio Sequelae or late effects of polio.
Authentic Breathing
Ernie Wollering's Internet PPS
Resources
Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network
Medicare
Post-Polio.org
Polio Connection of America
Post-Polio Syndrome Central
Recent Medical Articles
Deals with breathing techniques, books and resources
Articles and stories about Post-Polio Syndrome
International Post-Polio Information Site
Basic information regarding the Medicare process
Listing of Post-Polio Organizations, news, and events
Newsletters, equipment and books, conferences and more
Email lists, discussion, Usenet News groups, Links, events & articles
Numerous Post-Polio articles geared toward medical staff
Membership Projects Links Articles