Oropharyngeal Dysphagia (OD) not only is a resultant of central neurological diseases or
local injuries. Moreover, we have shown that a number of different drug groups is associated …

Esophageal dysphagia is characterized as difficulty swallowing distal to the oropharynx
(esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter [LES], or cardia) due to a structural or …

Objective Dysphagia is a common clinical condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing.
It is sub-classified into oropharyngeal dysphagia, which refers to problems in the mouth and …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia and aspiration are common and important problems affecting
older people. They are also closely related, given that patients with dysphagia are at …

Dysphagia is a symptom that refers to difficulty or discomfort during the progression of the
alimentary bolus from the mouth to the stomach. From an anatomical standpoint dysphagia …

Dysphagia is common in older adults. Linda Nazarko gives an overview of how practice
nurses can support individuals living with dysphagia The practice nurse may encounter …

The oropharyngeal swallow involves a rapid, highly coordinated set of neuromuscular
actions beginning with lip closure and terminating with opening of the upper esophageal …

Background Data on the population epidemiology of dysphagia are scarce. Little is known
about the prevalence, risk factors and impact on quality of life of dysphagia in the general …

Dysphagia is common but may be underreported. Specific symptoms, rather than their
perceived location, should guide the initial evaluation and imaging. Obstructive symptoms …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is prevalent in the elderly and persons with complex
medical conditions, resulting in considerable medical and psychosocial consequences and …