Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulty, is a common morbidity affecting 10% to 33% of the
elderly population. Individuals with dysphagia can experience appetite, reduction, weight …

Research suggests there are age-related changes in swallowing that do not constitute
impairment (“presbyphagia”). The goal of this study was to explore the influence of age on …

Oropharyngeal sensitivity plays a vital role in the initiation of the swallowing reflex and is
thought to decline as part of the aging-process. Taste and smell functions appear to decline …

Objectives Understanding how aging impacts swallowing can help differentiate typical from
atypical behaviors. This study aimed to quantify age-related swallowing alterations observed …

Purpose Dysphagia is thought to be prevalent and a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality in people with Parkinson disease (PwPD). The aim of this study was to compare the …

Purpose Dysphagia occurs as a component of a wide variety of diseases and conditions.
When unrecognized or poorly managed, dysphagia can result in malnutrition, volume …

Dysphagia, or a disorder of swallowing, is very common and is reported in 1 out of 25 adults
with approximately 1 million new cases per year in the United States alone. This also …

Abstract Background & Aims Oral phase dysphagia is dependent on ability to chew. As
people age, general muscle atrophy contributes to decreased masseter strength. The main …

Background Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) following trauma often have
multiple injuries, which can lead to disordered swallowing, dysphagia. The prevalence of …

Predictive factors associated with a decline in swallowing function after 2 years were
examined in 3409 Japanese older people aged≥ 75 years who had undergone a dental …