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Detailed explanation-1: -Speech production is also affected by Parkinson’s disease, resulting in hypokinetic dysarthria, which is characterized by monoloudness, monotone, and unclear articulation [2–6]. Approximately 70%–75% of individuals with Parkinson’s disease exhibit speech disorder at some stage of the disease [7, 8].

Detailed explanation-2: -Dysarthria and dysphagia occur frequently in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Reduced speech intelligibility is a significant functional limitation of dysarthria, and in the case of PD is likely related articulatory and phonatory impairment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Speech and communication problems are common for people with Parkinson’s. They can include problems with your voice, body language, making conversations and small handwriting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Parkinson’s disease patients typically have a low-volume voice with a monotone (expressionless) quality. The speech pattern is often produced in short bursts with inappropriate silences between words and long pauses before initiating speech. The speech may also be slurred.