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==Prognosis== The prognosis of people with MG is generally good, as is quality of life, when given very good treatment.<ref>{{Cite journal |vauthors=Sieb JP |date=March 2014 |title=Myasthenia gravis: an update for the clinician |journal=Clinical and Experimental Immunology |volume=175 |issue=3 |pages=408β418 |doi=10.1111/cei.12217 |pmc=3927901 |pmid=24117026}}</ref> Monitoring of a person with MG is very important, as at least 20% of people diagnosed with it will experience a myasthenic crisis within two years of their diagnosis, requiring rapid medical intervention.<ref name=":1" /> Generally, the most disabling period of MG might be years after the initial diagnosis.<ref name="Mehndiratta_2014" /> Assistive devices may be needed to assist with mobility.<ref name="NIH2016" /> In the early 1900s, 70% of detected cases died from lung problems; now, that number is estimated to be around 3β5%, an improvement attributed to increased awareness and medications to manage symptoms.<ref name=":1" />
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