Swallowing like breathing is an integral part of our lives. We realize the importance of these
functions only when we encounter problems. Although swallowing disorders can affect all …

This topic will review the evaluation and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Our
recommendations are largely consistent with the American Gastroenterological Association …

Understanding dysphagia in older people Page 1 CLINICAL REVIEW Understanding
dysphagia in older people Jane Blake outlines the causes, diagnosis and management of …

Mr. R was a 55-year-old man diagnosed with ALS. Two years prior, he developed
weakness, twitching, and tingling sensation in his arms. He reported interval worsening in …

Feeding Techniques for Dysphagia Management ne month after a cere-brovascular
accident, Mrs. D, 48 years old, continued to refuse to leave her room to eat and sent her …

Speech-language pathologists require a specialized set of skills to treat end of life (EOL)
patients with dysphagia. SLPs must advance their diagnostic and prognostic skills, adapt …

Background: Speech and language therapists can improve the quality of life of people
receiving palliative care through the management of communication and swallowing …

Comprehensive nursing care in situations of health vulnerability implies a complete analysis
from clinical and psychosocial references. Dysphagia, difficulty in swallowing, is an …

Background: Difficulty swallowing is a well-documented symptom in head and neck cancer
and oesophageal malignancy. The frequency of oropharyngeal swallowing difficulties in the …

Dysphagia is here defined as difficulty in transferring solids, pastes or liquids from the oral
cavity to the stomach in patients with advanced cancer. The clinical steps required to …