The act of swallowing is the most intricate neuromuscular action carried out in the body. It
involves a myriad of cranial nerves, both sensory and motor, parasympathetic nerves, and …

Pediatric dysphagia is a complex concern. For the otolaryngologist, etiologies with surgical
targets may include ankyloglossia, tonsillar hypertrophy, laryngomalacia, laryngo …

This book introduces background information and procedural overviews needed to assess
swallowing disorders in adults in addition to offering detailed protocols for administering the …

Dysphagia is a common problem affecting all ages. It is increasing in frequency particularly
among the younger population due to the rising incidence of eosinophilic oesophagitis, a …

While many patients who present with dysphagia have a clinically identifiable cause of
dysphagia, the etiology of swallowing difficulty is oftentimes a diagnostic enigma. The aim of …

Quantitative, reliable measures of swallowing physiology can be made from an modified
barium swallowing study. These quantitative measures have not been previously employed …

It is bad for drinking to provoke a slight cough or for swallowing to be forced. This was the
sentiment expressed by Hippocrates in 400 BC in describing the hazards of as-piration …

The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is the primary member of the swallowing team who
will provide ongoing nonsurgical rehabilitation for the patient with dysphagia. The …

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