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In a message dated 6/1/98 3:11:45 AM, you wrote: >M.Dawn Legan wrote: > >> It seems that as time approaches for next PD meds, I become aware of >> my breathing. I wouldn't call it "shortness of breath"; it's more a >> thing of becoming aware of breathing deliberately -- pulling air in >> & pushing it out. What is this? > >Hello, > >In Dr. Lieberman's book Parkinson's Disease, The Complete Guide for >Patients and Caregivers, there is mention of "rigidity and >bradykinesia of the chest wall muscles which prevent the lungs from >expanding" (p. 164). Are you aware of breathing because it takes a >little more effort?. Because of this, people with PD tend to become >shallow breathers. This could increase danger of pneumonia if you >get laid up with a bad cold, the flu, etc. Dr. L. and also a >physical therapist I know recommend practicing deep breathing. > >Phil Tompkins >Hoboken NJ >60/9 Phil, Thanks so very much for your reply. Yes, it does seem that I have to pull in & push out. I do this deeply............it feels good! Are you (or anyone else in our PD group) aware of whether people with PD are eventually put on respirators because of this?