Life with OPMD

Exercises

Exercises for strengthening the muscles that participate in swallowing The duration of all the exercises together is approximately 9 minutes. It is recommended to repeat the exercises 3 times a day. Open and close your mouth quickly 20 times. Hold your mouth open for 20 seconds Open your mouth as much as possible and move […]

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How is OPMD treated?

Treatment for OPMD focuses on helping the swallowing problems, eyelid drooping, or limb weakness. An instructive training by speech-therapists will preserve and improve the strength of muscles of speech and swallowing. Occupational therapy will help you with adaptive methods for daily tasks. Modification of the diet and the texture of foods will make them easier

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