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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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The association between saliva control, silent saliva penetration, aspiration, and videofluoroscopic findings in Parkinson's disease patients
Ali Rajaei1, Fereshteh Ashtari2, Seyed Abolfazl Azargoon3, Ahmad Chitsaz2, Mohammad Hussein Nilforoush4, Masoud Taheri5, Saba Sadeghi3
1 Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Hospital; Department of Neurology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3 Mahoor Clinic of Speech and Language Pathology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4 Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
5 Department of Radiology, Isfahan Health Management of Social Security Organization, Isfahan, Iran
Correspondence Address:
Fereshteh Ashtari
Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Hospital; Department of Neurology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
Iran
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DOI: 10.4103/2277-9175.157815
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Background: Dysphagia is a common disorder among patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). It occurs in up to 80% of all (PD) patients during the early stages of the disease and up to 95% in the advanced stages; but professionals may not hear from the patients about dysphagia symptoms until these symptoms reach an advanced stage and lead to medical complications.
Materials and Methods: Thirty-three PD patients (mean age 66.09 ± 9.4 years; 24 men, nine women) participated in this study at our Neurology Institute, between April 20, 2013, and October 26, 2013. They were asked two questions; one about saliva control and the other about silent saliva penetration and aspiration. Next, they underwent the videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS).
Results: The Pearson Correlation coefficient between the Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) scores and question 1 scores was 0.48 (P < 0.05, =0.25), and there was a significant correlation between the PAS scores and question 2 scores, and also question 1 scores + question 2 scores (r = 0.589, P < 0.05, =0 and r = 0589, P < 0.05, =0).
Conclusions: This study showed a significant correlation between the questions about saliva control, silent saliva penetration, and aspiration, and laryngeal penetration and aspiration during VFSS. Therefore, by using these two questions, the potential silent laryngeal penetration and aspiration during meals could be detected before it led to aspiration pneumonia. Taking the benefit of these questions, as a part of the swallowing assessment of PD patients, is recommended. |
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