Motor subtypes and other risk factors associated with drooling in Parkinson's disease patients

ConclusionDrooling is common, even in mild‐to‐moderate PD patients. PD patients with non‐TD subtype are at a higher risk of drooling. Male sex, motor severity, excessive daytime sleepiness, poor nighttime sleep, and constipation are also associated with drooling in patients with PD.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - January 9, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: C. J. Mao, Y. T. Xiong, F. Wang, Y. P. Yang, W. Yuan, C. Zhu, J. Chen, C. F. Liu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research