Abstract
Introduction: Sialorrhea is a common disorder in neurodegenerative diseases, being one of the most frequent signs resulting from the progress of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It consists of the excessive production of saliva and its accumulation in the oral cavity and oropharynx, compromising the quality of life and health and increasing the development of diseases. Case Report: A 66-year-old female patient, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 13 years ago, complained of hypersalivation and xerostomia, with consequent depletion of her quality of life, and underwent botulinum toxin application to the parotid glands and radiotherapy irradiation of the submandibular glands and 2/3 of the parotids, as well as physiotherapeutic and speech therapy intervention. Conclusion: Considering the high incidence and prevalence of sialorrhea in patients with Parkinson’s disease, the methods of treatment and rehabilitation available in order to re-establish the patients’ well-being will be discussed. The negative implications generated by sialorrhea on the quality of life and health of patients with PD are evident, which justifies the present study and its approaches within the field of treatments and interventions for the rehabilitation of these patients.
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