Drooling is a common and potentially distressing symptom in those with motor neurone disease. A coordinated multidisciplinary approach is required to optimally manage this symptom. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies are required, and when drugs are used, off-label prescribing in terms of indication or route of administration is common. Further research needs to explore ways of enhancing swallowing ability as well as ways of optimizing drug therapies.
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