ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA CHALLENGED AT TEXAS VOICE PROJECT
In addition to the loss of speaking ability, this loss of throat control also causes problems with swallowing. Most Parkinson patients consume dozens of medications at timed intervals throughout each day. Each is taken with a sip of water or juice. Meals and dietary planning become more of an issue as patients have to be closely monitored while they are attempting to swallow to guard against liquids or food substances entering the patient’s wind pipe. Should that… More
