Hey David,
I pulled out my medical dictionary to make sure I got these definitions right for you.
Dysphonia - any abnormality in the speaking voice - ie hoarseness, weakness, etc.
Respiratory stridor - an abnormal, high pitched, musical sound caused by obstruction in the
                                trachea or larynx, usually heard during inspiration - ie the sounds made by
                                an asthmatic during an attack
Hyperreflexia - increased reflex reactions - ie the doctor wacks your knee and your responding
                       kick sends him into orbit < this is extreme but you get the idea ;O)
Extensor plantar responses - this is not directly defined in my dictionary. I could hazard a guess
                                            but it is probably best left to someone who could give you a more
                                            definite answer.
Hope this helps some.
Peace
Pat

davidmeigs wrote:

Hi all
In my studies of PD+, I came across These terms. They are not in my handy,
dandy "Glossary of PD terms" or "medical Glossary". Breaking down the words
I can "assume" there meanings ( we all know what happens when we ass-u&me).
"dysphonia", "respiratory stridor", "hyperreflexia". and "extensor plantar
responses".
Thanks,
David Meigs aka: Pappy
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