As the act of deglutition involves much of the central and peripheral nervous systems,
neurologic disease can affect swallowing behaviors ranging from mild to profound in …

Normal swallowing consists of a set of physiologic behaviors which result in food, liquid or
other substances moving safely and efficiently from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagic …

Dysphagia is a symptom of swallowing impairment that can occur if there is a malfunction
with any part of the swallowing mechanism. Dysphagia can reduce quality of life, can …

Feeding and swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) occurs in infants and children in the
context of structural, neurological, respiratory, and metabolic conditions that span the scope …

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have played primary roles in the evaluation and
management of children with feeding/swallowing disorders for more than five decades …

Dysphagia is a symptom of swallowing dysfunction that occurs between the mouth and the
stomach. Although oropharyngeal dysphagia is a highly prevalent condition (occurring in up …

Nurses are often the first to observe signs and symptoms of dysphagia. This review of the
anatomy, physiology, and stages of the normal swallow provides a basis for understanding …

Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding: Assessment and Management, Third Edition provides
information to practitioners interested in and involved with children who demonstrate …