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Is There You Can Do To Stop The Drooling

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ottawa, ON

I,m working on the computor and the drool is running out of my mouth

March 15, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I am anxious to see who answers...I only drool when drinking....but usually my mouth is like cotton so I drink frequently with a straw.

March 15, 2023
MyParkinsonsTeam

Yes, there are several strategies to manage drooling associated with Parkinson's disease:

- Swallow Saliva Regularly: Make a conscious effort to swallow saliva frequently to control excess saliva or drooling
- Keep Mouth Closed: Focus on keeping your mouth closed while eating and drinking.
- Sit Up Straight: Maintain an Show Full Answer

Yes, there are several strategies to manage drooling associated with Parkinson's disease:

- Swallow Saliva Regularly: Make a conscious effort to swallow saliva frequently to control excess saliva or drooling.
- Keep Mouth Closed: Focus on keeping your mouth closed while eating and drinking.
- Sit Up Straight: Maintain an upright posture when eating and drinking to facilitate better swallowing.

For more personalized advice, consider consulting a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who can provide tailored interventions.

September 5, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

starting to drool out right side mouth not all the time -yes dry mouth is a problem for me also

March 16, 2023 (edited)

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