“帕”难咽？不“怕”咽 ！——老年帕金森病吞咽障碍康复操

Group 1 - Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common age-related degenerative disease of the central nervous system, characterized by motor symptoms such as resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability [8] - Dysphagia is a common non-motor symptom in PD patients, with an incidence rate ranging from 35% to 82%, and approximately 2% prevalence in the population aged over 65 in China [8] - Long-term dysphagia in elderly PD patients can lead to serious complications such as aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, and even death, significantly affecting the prognosis and quality of life [8] Group 2 - It is recommended that elderly PD patients adhere to medication regimens, such as levodopa, and undergo multidisciplinary management, including annual dysphagia screening and assessments [9] - Early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of dysphagia are crucial, with various assessment methods available, including water swallow tests and specific dysphagia tests for PD [12] - Swallowing rehabilitation training is currently the most effective treatment for improving dysphagia in PD patients, focusing on enhancing swallowing coordination and airway protection [13]