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Celiac disease, also called celiac sprue, is a digestive disorder that occurs when your immune system overreacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats.
This causes symptoms of abdominal pain and bloating after consuming gluten. Additionally, certain complications, including poor food absorption, may occur if the patient continues to eat gluten-containing foods. 

Pneumonia is an inflammation of one or both lungs caused by an infection.
Often, the lungs' air sacs fill with fluid or pus or other liquid, making it difficult to breathe. The inflammation also makes it difficult for oxygen to reach your blood. 

People with ALS turn to Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) for high-quality, comprehensive, family-oriented care and treatment. We develop an ALS treatment plan to help slow progression of the disease and manage symptoms. At LVHN ALS Center, we will develop an ALS treatment plan to help manage symptoms and minimize complications associated with ALS.