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Sleep Apnea (Expert Forum)
Debilitating Shortness of Breath in Pakinson's Disease
Answered by
Steven Y Park, MD - sleep-breathing disorders
Private Practice
New York - NY
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Debilitating Shortness of Breath in Pakinson's Disease
by JosieDi, Jul 10, 2009 10:23AM
I am a 70 year old female who has had Parkinson's disease for 12 years. It has been managed well for the most part. Recently I have been having respiratory distress. I have lost a considerable amount of weight and am down to 99 pounds. I have had a thorough workup from my primary doctor and various specialists and everything checs out ok. In my 'off'' time I am struggling to breathe and feel I am suffocating. My neurologist has me on Sinemet, Requip, Amantadline and Comtan. She added a carbo/levo tablet this past week that dissolves on the tongue. .i have not seen anywhere that debilitating shortness of breath is associated with Parkinson's. My neurologist thinks that this breathing distress is due to the wearing off of my meds although these episodes can happen randomly. Nedless to say it is affecting my quality of life. Does anyone heard of this or have any suggestions? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Steven Y Park, MD, Jul 10, 2009 02:59PM
, Jul 10, 2009 02:59PM
Since you're havng these issues during the day, it sounds like more of a general medical problem, perhaps from a pulmonologist's perspective?
