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- Drooling is a common issue for patients with Parkinson's disease, with a study highlighting that 27% of responders experienced severe saliva loss.
- Social and emotional effects of drooling ranged widely, affecting 17% to 77% of patients, especially those with more severe symptoms.
- The study emphasizes the importance of detailed patient histories to fully understand the impact of drooling and suggests that more therapeutic options need to be explored.
Article Abstract
Drooling is a well known problem in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The aim of this study was to investigate the severity and consequences of drooling in PD. A comprehensive drooling questionnaire was sent to 105 PD outpatients, who had volunteered drooling during a previous questionnaire (n = 216). Among 63 patients who responded and confirmed drooling, 27% experienced severe saliva loss. Social and emotional consequences were reported by 17% to 77% of patients, and significantly more often by those with severe drooling. We conclude that drooling is a frequent, disabling and apparently undertreated symptom of PD. History taking ought to be detailed and specific to understand the full impact of drooling for an individual patient. Therapeutic options should be evaluated more intensively.
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