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This problem should definitely be reported to the doctors but it depends on the particular situation of the patient. My father has had swallowing problems that started as far back as 10 years prior to dx of PD. In a message dated 8/2/1999 8:34:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > > Swallowing difficulty is a symptom of progressive PD. If an individual is > having this difficulty it may be wise to report the symptom to the attending > physician. A swallowing evaluation may be necessary to determine whether > the person is at risk for aspiration pneumonia, or whether swallowing > exercises (prescribed and over-seen by a therapist) may help to enhance > swallowing ability. > ------ > Regards > Mary Ann Ryan > Sharon wrote: > > >One of the members of my support group has swallowing problems from time > >to time. It can be anything from salvia to pills to "food". Does anyone > >have a helpful suggestion?. Could this problem be caused by anxiety > >upon occasion? > >