Signs and Symptoms
Many patients with TBM are asymptomatic. The most common symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath
- A chronic “barking” cough
- Recurrent respiratory infections
- Stridor
- Bluish coloring around the lips and nose
- Mucus buildup
- Respiratory distress
Secondary TBM will result in increasingly severe symptoms in adults.
Causes
There are several causes of primary TBM (present at birth) including:
- an underlying genetic condition (i.e. Hunter syndrome, Hurler syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)
- Prematurity
- Birth defects
Affected Populations
The prevalence of primary TBM is estimated to be 1 in 1,445-2,100 live births.
How does ASP Health work?
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In general, these programs are for uninsured or underinsured patients filling high-cost medications that are not covered by insurance.
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