Dysphagia, which is a geriatric syndrome affecting 10% to 33% of older adults, is commonly
seen in older adults who have experienced a stroke or neurodegenerative diseases such as …

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common problem in the elderly. Based on the initial
clinical history and physical examination, the dysphagia is assessed as either primarily …

It is estimated that by the year 2050, people aged 65 years or older will account for 25% of
the population in developed countries. 1, 2 As an overall increase in longevity over the past …

Elderly patients are inherently predisposed to dysphagia predominately because of
comorbid health conditions. With the aging of the population in the United States, along with …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a highly prevalent and growing condition in the older
population. Although OD may cause very severe complications, it is often not detected …

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 …

Dysphagia is common but may be underreported. Specific symptoms, rather than their
perceived location, should guide the initial evaluation and imaging. Obstructive symptoms …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a major complaint among older people. Dysphagia may cause
two types of complications in these patients:(a) a decrease in the efficacy of deglutition …

Dysphagia is defined as difficulty in swallowing food (semi-solid or solid), liquid, or both.
Neurological, muscular, anatomical, and/or psychological factors may predispose a person …

Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, is a condition with a strong age-related bias. Rates of
dysphagia vary due to differences in method between studies; eg, clinical history of" …