Symptoms Of Progressive Bulbar Palsy

Progressive Loss Of Speech

Another symptom of progressive bulbar palsy is the progressive loss of speech. As the disease advances, it weakens and inevitably destroys the tongue muscles. The inability to move the tongue results in a decreased ability for word formation. Difficulty swallowing also leads to the retention of fluids in the mouth and nasal passages, leading to speech patterns that sound nasally as well as difficulty forming consonants. The loss of speech may be minor at first and can be treated with speech therapy. It is important for patients to understand while treatment may slow speech loss, it will not stop the eventual progression and deterioration of their ability to speak.

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