Dyspnea, the silent threat in Parkinson's: a mixed methods study.

Background: Dyspnea is considered a silent threat to people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and may be a common concern in patients, however, little is known about how it affects quality of life. This study explored the experiences of independently mobile people who are affected by dyspnea in daily life.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional mixed methods study that included an online questionnaire and semi-structured interviews.