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ALS eventually leads to death as muscles governing breathing, swallowing and other crucial body functions are affected. However, since active research continues into the causes and treatment of ALS, ALS patients and their families should never give up hope.

ALS eventually leads to death as muscles governing breathing, swallowing and other crucial body functions are affected. However, since active research continues into the causes and treatment of ALS, ALS patients and their families should never give up hope.

 
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