Handout

Dysphagia and Parkinson’s Disease

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

References:

  • 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.
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