Dysphagia and Parkinson’s Disease
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DysphagiaReferences:
- Kalf, J. G., De Swart, B. J. M., Bloem, B. R., & Munneke, M. (2012). Prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis. Parkinsonism & related disorders, 18(4), 311-315.
- Kwon, M., & Lee, J. H. (2019). Oro-pharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. Journal of movement disorders, 12(3), 152.
- Miller, N., Allcock, L., Hildreth, A. J., Jones, D., Noble, E., & Burn, D. J. (2009). Swallowing problems in Parkinson disease: frequency and clinical correlates. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 80(9), 1047-1049.
Swallowing problems are common for people with Parkinson’s disease. However, it is underreported in the early stages. This handout explains the swallowing symptoms people with Parkinson’s disease can experience. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How does dysphagia present across swallow stages in PD?
- What swallowing problems occur in Parkinson’s disease?
- What signs of aspiration risk should I monitor in Parkinson’s patients?
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