Disability and death due to Parkinson’s disease are increasing faster than for any other neurological disorder in the world, according to data from the World Health Organization. However, Parkinson’s could be treated with an inexpensive over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine if a new phase 3 trial is successful.
Current Treatment Limited to Two Drugs
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder with four primary symptoms: tremors, muscle stiffness, slowness of movement, and impaired balance and coordination.Parkinson’s disease occurs most often in men older than 50 with certain hereditary factors.
