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Tongue Acupuncture to Treat Dysphagia in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Med Acupunct
June 2024
Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao and Binhai University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Article Synopsis
- Parkinson's disease (PD) often causes dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), affecting 35%-82% of patients, leading to nutritional issues and severe complications like pneumonia.
- A study conducted from March 2021 to June 2023 involved 64 PD patients, divided into two groups: one receiving tongue acupuncture and the other using a therapeutic instrument for swallowing disorders.
- Results showed that the tongue acupuncture group had better swallowing function and nutritional status, with a higher effectiveness rate and fewer complications compared to the control group.