《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (7): 787-790.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2018.00.001

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Progress of Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease (review)

HUANG Pei-ling1, FANG Bo-yan2, GONG Wei-jun2   

  1. 1. Beijing Rehabilitation School Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100144, China;
    2. Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100144, China
  • Received:2018-02-09 Revised:2018-03-02 Published:2018-07-25 Online:2018-08-01
  • Contact: GONG Wei-jun. E-mail: gwj1971@163.com

Abstract: Dysphagia commonly occurs in Parkinson's disease (PD) at any stage, which may result in serious complications. The mechanism is uncertain. Swallowing Disturbance Questionnaire (SDQ) and Munich Dysphagia Test-Parkinson's Disease (MDT-PD) are often used for screening dysphagia in PD patients. But Non-motor Symptoms Questionnaire (NMSQ) and Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) underestimate the severity of dysphagia in PD patients. Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Examination (VFSE) and Videoendoscoptic Swallowing Study (VESS) are the gold standards for the dysphagia. There is no systemic management yet. Interventions includes medication, deep brain stimulation, etc. Early diagnosis and management facilitate to decrease the complications.

Key words: Parkinson's disease, dysphagia, rehabilitation, assessment, review

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