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This position document has been developed by the Dysphagia Working Group, a committee
of members from the European Society for Swallowing Disorders and the European Union …

The proximity and continuity of the oral cavity and the lower respiratory tract allows the
oropharyngeal microbiome to be a major determinant of the lung microbiome. In addition …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a condition recognized by the World Health Organization
and defined as the difficulty or inability to move a bolus safely and effectively from the oral …

Oral diseases, such as caries and periodontitis, not only have local effects on the dentition
and on tooth‐supporting tissues but also may impact a number of systemic conditions …

Abstract This White Paper by the European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD) reports
on the current state of screening and non-instrumental assessment for dysphagia in adults …

Background Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) refers to any abnormality in the physiology of
swallowing in the upper gastrointestinal tract, which leads to the related clinical …

Medication-induced xerostomia and hyposalivation will increasingly become oral health
issues for older and geriatric patients because of the likely high prevalence of medication …

Community‐acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults is an infectious disease with high
morbidity in China and the rest of the world. With the changing pattern in the etiological …

Reductions in muscle mass and strength are well known complications of advancing age. All
muscles of the body are affected, including those critical to chewing and swallowing. A …