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Good morning, my mom has had parkinsons for 20 years. the past two weeks there has been significant change,. severe gagging, hiccups,yawning and anxie?

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Gagging: I am concerned that she is having swallowing problems. The best way to check this is a barium swallow study to see if she aspirated fluids into the lung when she swallow. An ENT doctor would be a good person to help you.

Answered 9/14/2016

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