A review of pulmonary function in Parkinson's disease

The Effect of Levodopa on Pulmonary Function in Parkinson's Disease

Four clinical trials comprising 73 patients and assessing the effects of levodopa on pulmonary function in patients with PD were included in the analysis.

Abnormal Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength ...

Diffusing capacity was decreased in the MSA group, compared with PD and normal elderly control groups (p<0.05). Respiratory muscle strength was lower in both PD ...

Pulmonary function and medication effect in mild-stage subjects with ...

Patients with PD in the mild stage of the disease present pulmonary compliance and resistance compatible with normal parameters. The differences regarding the ...

Pulmonary function tests in patients with Parkinson's disease

Aim: The study aims to evaluate pulmonary functions in a cohort of patients with. PD in comparison with age- and sex-matched control. Methods: Pulmonary ...

Pulmonary function in Parkinson's disease. - Abstract - Europe PMC

Overall results of pulmonary function tests in patients without any clinical signs or symptoms of pulmonary disease point to subclinical upper airway ...

Dysregulation of Respiratory Center Drive (P0.1) and Muscle ...

Pulmonary function impairment has been studied in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD), the most common type of Parkinsonism whereby the cause is unknown (4).

Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Objective: The study aim to evaluate pulmonary functions in a cohort of patients with PD in comparison with age and sex matched control.

American Review of Respiratory Disease - ATS Journals

American Review of Respiratory Disease · Changes in Pulmonary Function in Parkinson's Syndrome after Treatment with L-Dopa.

Pulmonary function and medication effect in mild-stage subjects with ...

Abstract. Background Parkinson's disease (PD) causes a series of movement disorders, many of them starting in the early stage.

Respiratory Function in Parkinson's Subjects Exhibiting a ...

Results of the spirometric assessment showed that only a minority of the Parkinson's subjects had lung volumes and capacities outside normal limits.

Pulmonary functions in Parkinson's disease. - Abstract - Europe PMC

A restrictive pattern of pulmonary dysfunction is present in patients with PD, which improves significantly with levodopa. The evaluation and rehabilitation of ...

The Effect of Levodopa on Pulmonary Function in Parkinson's Disease

Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of levodopa therapy on respiratory parameters in patients with PD.

Pulmonary function in Parkinson's disease

Overall results of pulmonary function tests in patients without any clinical signs or symptoms of pulmonary disease point to subclinical upper airway ...

Pulmonary Function Tests Abnormalities In Parkinson Disease

Also obstructive pulmonary function disorders were significantly common in patients, (p<0.04). Conclusions : Obstructive pattern of respiratory abnormalities is ...

Simultaneously Improved Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Autonomic ...

Both pulmonary function and autonomic function are impaired in patients with Parkinson's diseases (PD). This study tested the hypothesis that respiratory ...

Responsiveness of respiratory function in Parkinson's Disease to an ...

Respiratory disorders are the most common cause of death in Parkinson's Disease (PD). Conflicting data exist on the aetiology of respiratory dysfunction in PD ...

A Cross-Sectional Study - Cureus

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that disrupts motor functions, causing tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and ...

The Effects of Respiratory Training in Parkinson's Disease - IOS Press

Respiratory dysfunction is a relatively unknown feature in Parkinson's disease (PD), even though inspiratory muscle weakness may be present ...

The Effect of Levodopa on Pulmonary Function in Parkinson's Disease

The results of this systematic review suggest that levodopa therapy improved FVC and PEF, whereas no changes were observed in FEV1 and FEV1/FVC.

Application of respiratory function tests in patients with neurological ...

Parkinson's disease and multiple-system atrophy present restrictive and peripheral obstructive patterns on spirometry, and respiratory muscle ...