Dysphagia refers either to the difficulty someone may have with the initial phases of a
swallow (usually described as oropharyngeal dysphagia,“OD”) or to the sensation that foods …

This position document has been developed by the Dysphagia Working Group, a committee
of members from the European Society for Swallowing Disorders and the European Union …

This review opens with an outline definition of dysphagia, its causes, and why it is vital that
people involved in the health care of older people should be aware of it. A brief …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a frequent consequence of several medical aetiologies, and
even considered part of the normal ageing process. Early and accurate identification …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is an underestimated symptom in geriatric population.
Neurological and neuromuscular diseases, but also structural causes and iatrogenesis are …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a highly prevalent and growing condition in the older
population. Although OD may cause very severe complications, it is often not detected …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is defined by the difficulty to deliver a bolus from the mouth into
the esophagus. Abnormalities affecting the tongue, pharynx, larynx, or upper esophageal …

Dysphagia represents a salient concern in many conditions prevalent in older people. There
are direct implications for morbidity and mortality. The importance of recognizing and …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common problem, especially in the elderly. There is a wide
range of causes: neurological disorders (such as stroke), osteophytes of the cervical spine …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is frequent in neurodegenerative diseases with medical, social
and psychological effects. There is a paucity of evidence on the frequency, nature and …