Just a reminder that activities that relate to speaking and
speaking and swallowing often become more challenging as Parkinson’s
disease progresses. Struggles with swallowing, can create both challenging and
dangerous circumstances for those who struggle with the symptom.
Not only can swallowing become a hazard for choking, but they
may also cause people with Parkinson’s to withdraw from social activities. Also,
when you inhale your food or liquid, you’re more likely to develop respiratory
illnesses like Pneumonia, which is a leading cause of death among Parkinson’s
patients.
Fortunately, it is possible to take a number of steps to
minimize the risk that’s associated with changes to swallowing.
Strategies like taking small bites of food, or little sips can
make food easier for PD patients to manage the swallowing process. It may be
helpful to swallow more than once or to drink fluid between bites of food.
My uncle who had Parkinson's Disease also had difficulty in swallowing. With some medicines the problem was brought under control. As one grows older, it's always better to take food in smaller quantities.
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Yes I take smaller bites of food and make sure to chew well and have a drink close by
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