The Parkinson’s Protocol™ By Jodi Knapp Parkinson’s disease cannot be eliminated completely but its symptoms can be reduced, damages can be repaired and its progression can be delayed considerably by using various simple and natural things. In this eBook, a natural program to treat Parkinson’s disease is provided online. it includes 12 easy steps to repair your body and reduce the symptoms of this disease.
Swallowing Difficulties in Parkinson’s Disease
Swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, are common in Parkinson’s disease and can affect both the oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing. Key aspects include:
- Delayed swallowing: Difficulty initiating the swallow reflex, causing food or liquids to stay in the mouth longer.
- Coughing or choking: Food or liquids may enter the airway (aspiration), leading to coughing, choking, or a sensation of food being “stuck.”
- Drooling: Reduced automatic swallowing leads to saliva buildup in the mouth, resulting in drooling.
- Difficulty chewing: Muscle rigidity and bradykinesia can make chewing slow and inefficient, leading to prolonged mealtimes.
- Silent aspiration: Food or liquid may enter the lungs without triggering a cough reflex, increasing the risk of pneumonia.
- Weight loss and malnutrition: Due to difficulty eating and swallowing, patients may eat less, leading to weight loss and malnutrition.
- Dehydration: Difficulty swallowing liquids can result in inadequate fluid intake and dehydration.
Swallowing difficulties can be managed through speech and swallowing therapy, dietary adjustments (e.g., softer foods or thickened liquids), and techniques like smaller, more frequent meals. In severe cases, alternative feeding methods such as feeding tubes may be considered to ensure proper nutrition and safety.
The Parkinson’s Protocol™ By Jodi Knapp Parkinson’s disease cannot be eliminated completely but its symptoms can be reduced, damages can be repaired and its progression can be delayed considerably by using various simple and natural things. In this eBook, a natural program to treat Parkinson’s disease is provided online. it includes 12 easy steps to repair your body and reduce the symptoms of this disease.