There's no cure for PBA, but that doesn't mean you have to live with uncontrolled crying or laughter for the rest of your life. Sometimes the symptoms will improve or go away once you treat the condition that caused your PBA. Medications can reduce the number of PBA episodes you have, or make them less intense.

How long does pseudobulbar affect last?

PBA episodes, which often involve uncontrollable laughter or involuntary crying, are unpredictable. They can occur any time and last several seconds or minutes. People who experience PBA (and their caregivers and those around them) may feel frustrated, embarrassed, worried, or confused.

Does pseudobulbar go away?

There is no cure for pseudobulbar affect (PBA), although the condition can be managed with oral medications. The goal of treatment is to reduce the frequency and severity of episodes of laughing or crying. Drugs that are used to treat PBA include: Antidepressants.