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Anyone have a cough related to PD?
I have been diagnosed with PD for about 10 years. Not much dyskinesia but lousy balance! I do have some dyskinesia, symptoms started with a tremor in my right foot and twitching in my right hand and arm. That’s all managed with Carbidopa/Levodopa.
Has anyone had experience with hypo ventilation or hypoinflation and a wheezy cough?
I have a very wheezy cough. It makes me not want to go to any gatherings because I might begin coughing. I feel as though I do not take deep enough breaths. I use an Aerobika device to try to help loosen mucus. I also get some relief with my Albuterol inhaler.
Has anyone else had a cough like this? I wonder if it’s related to weakening of chest and respiratory muscles. I had been diagnosed with asthma several years ago (20+) but recently was told by a pulmonologist that I am not asthmatic. I have tried treating it as a reflux cough, without much improvement in symptoms. My last chest CT showed some mild bronchiectasis in both lungs and some small pulmonary nodules.
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Hi, @alc8323 - sorry to hear about the lousy balance.
I do have some chronic cough, but I don't have Parkinson's. Mine is asthmatic. I recognize the feeling of concern you mentioned about having a coughing fit at gatherings. With mine, I can take a cough drop temporarily if needed, but it doesn't really solve the problem. For me, ventolin (Albuterol) does help actually fix the problem, which I believe is narrowing of my airway from inflammation.
Do you see a movement disorder specialist, @alc8323? If so, what did they say about the coughing and a connection to Parkinson's?
Hi Lisa. I see a Mayo neurologist, not sure if she is a movement disorder specialist. I haven’t spoken to her about the cough specifically. But it makes sense to check with her. I’ll do that and also check with the pulmonologist. Thanks.
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3 ReactionsI have a chronic cough, usually dry. I don't go anywhere without cough drops, so I don't bother anyone. I have Parkinsonism. I drink a lot of water during the day, but it doesn't help. Sometimes water makes me cough! I have had it and other symptoms long before I was diagnosed.
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1 ReactionHi i just read Bout your cough. I was told 4wks ago i hzve PD.
I have had this cough for some time. In fact sent to a specialist. Found nothing
Gave me med for mucus Omeprazole.
I still have the cough and sometimes very embarrased.
I have the feeling it is caused by PD which was looming years ago. I have to be very careful drinking anything. I must be slow or i choke and start coughing
Thanks for writing
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3 ReactionsI haven't been officially diagnosed yet, but my neurologist is looking at PD and/or Essential Tremor. I've noticed as the symptoms have increased, I have started losing my voice. I haven't really haven't dealt with a persistent cough, though.
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2 ReactionsThanks for responding to my post. I hope your diagnosis comes soon and I wish you all the best.
My voice is weaker too. People keep telling me to speak up or that they can’t hear me. Funny thing is I think I’m speaking with the same volume I always have been. Go figure. I am constantly amazed by what happens to us who have Parkinson’s.
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1 ReactionI too use Omeprazole. It haven’t noticed any great improvement with it but I know it helps my heartburn too. Thanks for your comment.
Mine is intermittent with certain foods and drink.
I think is is early dysphagia
manageable at present.
My cough is also triggered by certain foods, and while I don't drink anymore, I still have a small glass of wine with dinner and that often triggers a gag reflex. I am now just starting with a speech pathologist at Mayo/Jacksonville, so we'll see how that goes. It may be coincidental but my cough and other voice issues arose concurrently with my second DBS surgery about a month ago. TA