Study of Dysarthria, Swallowing Disorders and Respiratory in Parkinson's Disease
Study of Dysarthria, Swallowing Disorders and Respiratory in Parkinson's Disease
The investigators prospectively enrolled 64 early PD patients (less than 3 years after the
 first symptom) in order to prospectively assess the natural history of non-dopaminergic
 symptoms.
Patients were evaluated at baseline and after 2 years in off drug condition. Clinical,
 psychological, neuropsychological evaluations, functional respiratory evaluation, swallowing
 video fluoroscopy, dysarthria, gait and axial disorders.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  idiopathic parkinson's disease

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  dementia

 -  severe axial gait disorders

 -  respiratory or ENT pathology

 -  Pregnancy