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Difficulty swallowing complicates and prevents the enjoyment of one of life's most delightful
pleasures—eating. When eating becomes unsafe or not pleasurable, a patient's physical …

Dysphagia (difficulties in swallowing) is common across a wide range of health conditions.
The consequences of dysphagia are severe: malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia …

Dysphagia affects a multitude of people worldwide with tremendous impact on the affected
individual, families, and caregivers. Understanding dysphagia, as well as the status of …

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 …

Dysphagia, the impairment of food passage from the mouth to the stomach, may have
serious consequences. Through early detection, diagnoses, and treatment, the astute …

Dysphagia—The New Frontier : Nutrition Today Dysphagia—The New Frontier : Nutrition Today
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Dysphagia is a term used to describe difficulty or discomfort in swallowing food, fluids and
even saliva. It is usually caused by another health condition, such as stroke, head injury or …

Oscar Smith, age 68, suffered a stroke two days ago. Although he was quickly stabilized, his
apparent difficulty swallowing (as evidenced by frequent coughing, drooling, and pocketing …

Dysphagia, or difficulty m swallowing, is a symptom of disease or dysfunction that can be
caused by a number of medical conditions. Various studies have estimated the prevalence …