Neurofunction.  2024 Sep;20(2):54-58. 10.52662/nf.2024.00157.

Levodopa-induced respiratory dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease managed with subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea

Abstract

A variety of respiratory disorders have been reported in relation to Parkinson’s disease (PD). Long-term levodopa treatment often leads to motor fluctuations and dyskinesia, and some respiratory disorders may also occur as a result of levodopa therapy. Here, we present the case of an 80-year-old man with PD who experienced episodes of dyspnea attributed to levodopa-induced dyskinesia, which was effectively managed with deep brain stimulation.

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Dyskinesias; Respiratory dysfunction; Parkinson disease; Deep brain stimulation
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