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Web: http://www.spinal.co.uk

Spinal cord injury: In very severe cases/injuries breathing can become compromised and ventilator assistance maybe required. Paralysis Porphyria is a form of severe paralysis which causes the muscles which control the breathing to collapse and therefore may need ventilation support.