Only Fossett is flying solo on the estimated two to three week trip. In addition, three other teams have announced their plans to join the race, including a team who will make their attempt from Australia, ascending to an altitude of 130,000 feet.
ALS is a fatal disease: Most ALS patients die within two to five years of diagnosis. Common causes of death are respiratory failure and/or cardiac problems related to insufficient oxygen. Patients may also suffer respiratory infections, such as pneumonia.
Over many years the condition gets worse, and there are lots of symptoms that come with it. Here are the 10 most common symptoms that people with ALS experience. 1. Twitching. One of the first signs that you might have ALS will be twitching. The twitching occurs as a result of cells in the spinal cord and the brain not being able to transmit signals properly, resulting in some parts of the body beginning to twitch.