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Yes, other people may experience some of these symptoms, but I would not automatically assume they are all coming from Parkinson’s.
The drainage may be caused by allergies or sinus problems. That can make you breathe through your mouth and leave your mouth very dry. Hyperventilating can then cause chest tightness, dizziness, tingling, and even more dryness. Reflux, anxiety, asthma, an infection, medication side effects, or swallowing problems could also be involved. With Parkinson’s, breathing problems may sometimes happen when medication is wearing off or when it is at its strongest.
The part I would not ignore is the chest pressure. If it is happening now, is new or severe, lasts more than a few minutes, or comes with trouble breathing, sweating, nausea, faintness, or pain spreading into your arm, back, neck, or jaw, please call 911.
If it is not an emergency, keep a little record of when it happens—around meals, medication times, activity, or nasal drainage—and talk with your doctor or neurologist soon. There are several possible causes, and your doctor is the best person to help sort out what is actually happening.
Yes, others with Parkinson's do report experiencing combinations of these symptoms, and they can be connected in a few ways. Breathing difficulties, dry mouth, and post-nasal drip can all be linked to Parkinson's itself or to Parkinson's medications.
Here are some possible contributing factors:
- Anxiety — A very common Show Full Answer
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