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Parkinson's disease - Management
How do I manage impaired swallowing (dysphagia) in people with Parkinson's disease?
- Refer promptly to a speech and language therapist for:
- Assessment and swallowing advice.
- Further investigations such as videofluoroscopy or fibre-optic endoscopic examination of swallow safety (particularly if silent aspiration is suspected).
- Liaison with the person's Parkinson's disease specialist team is also recommended as symptoms may respond to alterations to anti-parkinsonian medication.
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