Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the evaluation and management of
dysphagia in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients by speech-language pathologists …

Objectives To characterize swallowing deficits in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS);
investigate the delay in dysphagia onset; estimate correlations between dysphagia severity …

Oral and pharyngeal dysphagia is a common symptom in patients with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) and is the result of a progressive loss of function in bulbar and respiratory …

Purpose: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurologic disease that
frequently affects speech and swallowing. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the …

Abstract Purpose of Review Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is of great concern to patients
with ALS as its complications can increase mortality and reduce the quality of life. This …

Objective The ALS Functional Rating Scale–Revised (ALSFRS-R) is the most commonly
utilized instrument to index bulbar function in both clinical and research settings. We …

Bulbar dysfunction is a common presentation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and
significantly impacts quality of life of people with ALS (PALS). The current paper reviews …

Dysphagia is very common in people with ALS. The assessment comprises clinical
examination and, for specific questions, instrumented methods such as videofluoroscopy …

BACKGROUND: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is highly prevalent in amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS). Patients with dysphagia and weight loss are frequently offered gastrostomy …

Purpose: While dysarthria and dysphagia are known bulbar manifestations of amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS), the relative prevalence of speech and swallowing impairments and …