How to treat progressive bulbar paralysis?

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My grandfather checked out progressive bulbar paralysis last year. After knowing the result, my family was very sad, because the doctor said that there was no cure for this disease, and the patients with this disease could only live for 2-3 years on average. In spite of this, we still give grandfather the best care. Now I will share these experiences with you.

How to treat progressive bulbar paralysis?

First: my grandfather is old, and his health has not been very good. Last year, my father found that his grandfather sometimes drooled like a child, so he took him to the hospital for examination. The result was progressive bulbar paralysis. The doctor said that at present, it is equivalent to a terminal disease, and can only give him better treatment to extend his life as far as possible.

Second: when grandfather can't speak clearly and has difficulty swallowing, the family cooks some liquid food for him, such as porridge and nutritious soup.

Third: regularly do oral cleaning for grandfather, sooner or later do facial muscle massage for grandfather, family take turns to tell grandfather about the interesting things he encountered today, although he can't reply, no matter whether he heard or not, he insisted.

matters needing attention

In particular, we should not let them catch cold. Many patients with progressive bulbar paralysis do not die of this disease, but of other complications caused by this disease. Therefore, even when it is very hot in summer, mother does not allow us to turn down the air conditioning in our home. Sometimes when I go out to relax, I will take a thick blanket with me.