Swallowing Training in Parkinson's Disease
Swallowing Training in Parkinson's Disease
Dysphagia in Parkinson's disease(PD) is common and its presence is related to motor and
 sensory abnormalities, and incoordination between swallowing and breathing. Despite harming
 as respiratory infections and increased risk of death, treatment of this condition remains
 uncertain. This study aims to evaluate the effect of oral motor exercises on the swallowing
 dynamics and quality of life of dysphagic Parkinson's disease patients. This study is an open
 trial, self-paired and blinded to the examiner. The participants will perform oropharyngeal
 exercises for five weeks and will be evaluated before and after intervention by swallowing
 videofluoroscopy and questionnaires about quality of life in dysphagia (SWAL-QOL).
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson disease

 -  Complaint of dysphagia

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Hoehn and Yahr stage 5

 -  Other neurological conditions

 -  Therapy for swallowing in the last 3 months

 -  Cognitive disorders

 -  Psychiatric disorders