I’ve heard a theory that this pneumonia could be a symptom of early stage Parkinson’s Disease. I’m not a doctor, I don’t know if that is possible, but I understand it would kind of fit other symptoms we have seen - coughing, difficulty in swallowing etc etc.
“I’ve heard a theory that this pneumonia could be a symptom of early stage Parkinson’s Disease. I’m not a doctor, I don’t know if that is possible”
Yes, there is a real connnection:
http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/parkinsons-pneumonia
People who are otherwise healthy often recover quickly when given prompt and proper care. However, the elderly or those with chronic illnesses (such as Parkinson’s disease) often develop a serious infection that needs prompt and often aggressive treatment in the hospital . . .
http://bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12883-015-0362-9
Aspiration pneumonia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Clinical characteristics of PD patients in addition to specific alterations in swallowing mechanisms contribute to higher swallowing times and impairment in the effective clearance of the airway. These issues may render patients more prone to . . .