Hypoparathyroidism leads to hypocalcaemia, evidenced by tetany seizure and respiratory paralysis.
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But polio is no longer common, and respiratory paralysis is rare.
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It causes loss of muscle control, convulsive seizures, respiratory paralysis and almost certain death.
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If death occurs, it is usually due to respiratory paralysis.
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Death generally occurs 24 to 72 hours after initial symptoms and results from respiratory paralysis.
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Severe germanium poisoning can cause death by respiratory paralysis.
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The symptoms include sharp pain, systemic hemorrhaging, dizziness and nausea, followed by unconsciousness and respiratory paralysis.
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Death is usually due to respiratory paralysis.
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By ingesting saxitoxin, humans can suffer from numbness, ataxia, incoherence, and in extreme cases respiratory paralysis and death.
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Damage to the respiratory system caused by exposure to the chemical includes dyspnea, respiratory depression, pulmonary edema, and respiratory paralysis.