To explain: The reason why a person with myasthenia gravis might prefer a soft diet.
Concept introduction: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder. Women are mostly affected by myasthenia gravis than men. Myasthenia gravis will occur when the nerve cell and muscle cell communication are impaired. It will result in difficulty in talking, double vision, and difficulty in walking.
To list: Several potential complications of a continued soft diet.
Concept introduction: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder. Women are mostly affected by myasthenia gravis than men. Myasthenia gravis will occur when the nerve cell and muscle cell communication are impaired. It will result in difficulty in talking, double vision, and difficulty in walking.
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