Yes! Dysphasia is a symptom. The Cleveland Clinic has tested the muscles in my throat and they are weakening. They gave me Buspirone and therapy and both have helped.

Good morning - If you are having swallowing issues or vocal issues I would recommend going to "Parkinson Voice Project" website. Great place to learn to regain and retain your voice, Swallowing and talking use many of the same muscles.
I believe this organization is the only one that its dedicated to vocal issues specifically associated with Parkinson's Disease.
You should always talk to your PD dr.
I have no medical training but I have used this organization for over 10 years with great results

Larry ,
I hear you , it's one but not the only side effects of having Parkinson disease . I used to have that problem and problems swallowing pills during the day . Well I still have problems with swallowing my pills , but to get the rest we all need , for even if you have had a good day , at the end of the day we all are sore and completely fatigued out . So and I am sorry if you or others don't agree with me , but medical marijuana has been the answer to my sleep problems 😴 . I vape it and I can tell you it works for me . Now that's been said , I just don't or want to take anymore pills then I have to . I used to be a runner for just about my whole life , and by the end of the day I feel like I have ran a 5K , everything hurts so much that many times I would go to sleep crying . I'm not sure if this is in anyway a help for you . Remember cannabis is a natural Solution that I believe GOD put on this earth to help us to deal with day to day problems with having Parkinson disease , so let us keep faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and keep praying 🙏 for one another , and fight this disease one day at a time ....🤍

I to have swallowing issues I have been seeing a speech therapist to help me strengthen my throat muscles I had a barium swallow test done as well they found this node thing midway down my throat in the back part so I'm being sent to Ear nose and throat Dr I'm not sure how they treat it yet I will let you know
Best Wishes
Theresa Generes

My uncle also had Parkinson's and after searching found both yogurt and ensure, he choose both in chocolate, for every snack and sometimes meal.It did not solve the problem but made it much more comfortable.