Parkinson’s Disease Overview

Issues With Swallowing

Issues with swallowing, often called dysphagia, can occur at any point during the progression of Parkinson's disease. Patients may have trouble swallowing certain liquids or foods, clear their throats or cough after they eat or drink, or may feel like food is becoming stuck in their throats. As Parkinson's disease progresses, these symptoms may become more severe and pronounced. One of the dangers is food or liquid will go down the airway and become lodged in the lungs, which leads to aspiration pneumonia. This kind of pneumonia is the most common cause of death for individuals with Parkinson's disease.

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