English: Death certificate of Hong Kong (cropped and with personal information covered).
The prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease can be as high as 82%.
Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) can be found at all stages of the disease. Dysphagia can result in malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia. Some of these complications are preventable but are often neglected. Aspiration Pneumonia is a leading cause of death in PD patients.
Risk of dysphagia can be reduced by cuting food into small pieces, chewing thoroughly and eating slowly. For those with difficulty swallowing liquids, there are products that are sold to thicken liquids. Eating smaller, more frequent meals also help.
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