Story of persistent yawning in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

Key Points

• Persistent yawning is commonly observed in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, indicating central nervous system involvement.
• The phenomenon may be linked to fatigue and other neurological symptoms, impacting the quality of life for affected individuals.
• Observational analysis across multiple cases highlighted the frequent occurrence of yawning in association with autoimmune symptoms.
• Understanding this relationship may reveal new aspects of neuromyelitis optica and its effects on the central nervous system.