Hello @mariew and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad to see that you are advocating and seeking help for your mom. Parkinson's is a brain disorder and it affects so many areas of our body including breathing and swallowing. I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's for several years myself and I know that it has affected so many of my bodily systems, including breathing, swallowing and speech.

You do not mention how long your mom has had Parkinson's nor her age. I'm wondering what her breathing is like? Does she have trouble swallowing as well? Also, I'm wondering if she has been evaluated by an otolaryngologist (an ENT doctor who specializes in vocal cord disorders) and if she has been evaluated by a pulmonologist? Does she have speech problems as well?

I know these seem like a lot of questions, however, they can help others who have Parkinson's relate and perhaps join this discussion and offer suggestions.

Will you post a bit more as you feel comfortable doing so?

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