Treatment Options For Huntington's Disease

Speech Therapy

Huntington's disease affects both swallowing and speech, and the muscles in the throat and mouth are often significantly impaired. This causes issues with control that can make it hard for patients to speak and they may choke when trying to swallow. Thankfully, speech therapy can assist with these issues. A therapist works with patients to aid them in improving their speech, if it is possible. If not, therapists can also teach patients how to use communication devices, which includes various instruments, such as a board with pictures of regular activities and items. The patient would point to what they need to help them to communicate with loved ones. With swallowing, some exercises may help to improve the muscles involved in this function, which the therapist will help the patient to perform.

Continue reading to learn about another therapy with the ability to help Huntington's disease patients.