A few more things on drooling...
70% of PWP drool. When the muscles of the throat become rigid and mobility
is reduced, it becomes difficult to swallow saliva. Aside frme experiencing
embarrassment, PW advanced PD may be at risk for aspiration, swallowing
liquid, food or stomach acid into their lungs, causing pneumonia. Tips:
Swallow frequently
For nighttime choking, elevate the head of the bed with blocks underneath
the bed legs
Lie on your side with a towel on the pillow
Avoid phlegm-producing foods
Maintain liquid intake. Thick saliva is more diffiuclt to manage than thin
saliva.
Ask your doctor for a referral to a swallowing therapist, who may then use
botulism toxin. There is also a surgical option/salivary duct sclerosis.
Good luck, Meg
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Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 10:29 AM
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Subject: Re: reducing drooling
Thanks so much! That makes perfect sense when you think about it!
Wendy
-----Original Message-----
From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network
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Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 12:46 PM
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Subject: Re: reducing drooling
Hi,
Try keeping the neck and head straight up ie the natural position unlike
most Parky
The natural way for the drooling/saliva to go is down the throat but
when
stooped over frontways in runs downhill and out the mouth.
Also when sleeping keep the head up high and dont let the head/chin come
down onto the chest
Regards
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