Hi Sandra Norris, I have had breathing problems for some time and the doc's thought I had asthma and was treated for it. Now I know that I do not have it. I also had the German measles when I was about 18 months old and my mother told me they thought that I might not make through it. So I wonder if this has help me get this pd. My diaphram get thight on me also, when that happens I am not able to eat very well, food does not feel good on the tummy then, and it seems that it takes along time to clear it. Janice 52/50/46 ----- Original Message ----- From: Sandra Norris <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 6:41 AM Subject: Re: Childhood respiratory ailments and PD > Yes it is interesting. I have just rejoined list and I am trying to get > caught up on things. I had childhood asthma. Until the age of 18 I > suffered seriously with it. Now I am only troubled when I have chest colds. > As far as PD is concerned, being in my 20th year of PD I suffer with > rigidity in my diaphram so that when sinemet is not peaking it is > uncomfortable. > > Sandra >