Dyspnea and dystussia in Parkinson's disease: patient-reported prevalence and determinants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of respiratory dysfunction in PD is unknown and a better understanding of determinants contributing to respiratory dysfunction is important to facilitate early recognition and treatment.

Objective

To examine the prevalence and determinants of self-reported symptoms of respiratory dysfunction among people with PD.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study, we administered a self-completed questionnaire among a sample of 939 persons with PD. Respiratory dysfunction was defined as experiencing at least one of the following symptoms: breathing difficulties, breathlessness/shortness of breath, tightening of the chest, frequent throat clearing, frequent coughing, or coughing difficulties. A principal component analysis (PCA) was used to define composite c

SUBMITTER: van de Wetering-van Dongen VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11929639 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature