Abstract:Introduction: Respiratory dysfunction in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) could present in the early stage and worsen in the late stages. These changes could be a factor affecting the ability of daily living and quality of life of patients with PD. The primary objective of this study was to assess the respiratory function and its association with motor function in patients with different stages of PD. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Huashan Hospital of Fudan University in Shan… Show more
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