Most common cause of death in amyotropic lateral sclerosis is: (A) Cardiac failure, (B) Respiratory failure, (C) Renal failure, (D) Liver failure
Answer is B. Answer-B. Respiratory failureAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most cornmon form of progressive motor neuron disease. It is a prime example of a neurodegenerative disease and is arguably the most devastating ofthe neurodegenerative disorders.Respiratory failure is the leading cause of death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and terminal dysnoea is a major fear in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.