In reading all of these cases that have by passed colds etc. I reflect on myself and see that I am working with the public and many around me have this awful flu that is last weeks. I too have not fallen victim to this (knock on wood, throw salt across the shoulder and spit against the wind!)... I am on sinemet and amantadine. So, my question is: Has anyone posted this question on the NPF or APDA web page? I think it may be something interesting to ask. Maybe they have a simple explanation. I know that once we do get it, our lungs have difficulty, so the answer would be interesting. By the way... this listserv for all of us is interesting... reminds me of having my kids living at home again... or when I was growing up in a big family... lots of action, thoughts and personalities. Viva la difference! kathie