Lucy - My mother, 76, has also complained of shortness of breath. In her case, I think it was a combination of PD (muscular) and anxiety. Excess phlegm is problematic, too. Anti-anxiety meds, speech therapy for breathing techniques, and breathing treatments (aerosol) have all been useful. Mary Mary Rack cg for Louise 76/6ish [log in to unmask] Overland Park, KS