Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis Approximately 8 million people in the United States report
some degree of dysphagia annually; as the population continues to age, this will become a …

Background Nasal pharyngolaryngoscopy (NPL) is performed as an outpatient and inpatient
procedure on a daily basis, for a variety of indications. It frequently causes some degree of …

Purpose: Representatives of the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
(AB-SSD) and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Special Interest …

Purpose: The aims of this study were to assess the effects of 0.2 mL of 4% atomized
lidocaine on swallowing and tolerability during Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of …

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disease that affects> 10% of the adult population
in Europe and the United States. It has been delineated phenotypically into CRS without …

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of topical lidocaine on Penetration-
Aspiration Scale (PAS) scores and patient comfort and tolerance of flexible endoscopic …

Objections to the use of topical nasal anesthesia (TNA) during fiberoptic endoscopic
evaluation of swallowing (FEES) with sensory testing (FEESST) have been raised, primarily …

Purpose: Standardization and transparency are essential components for enhancing an
assessment's objectivity and reproducibility. Currently, it is up to the individual clinician to …

Laryngopharyngeal sensory discrimination testing (LPSDT) has become a popular means of
detecting sensory deficits in patients with voice and/or swallowing complaints. During this …

Objectives/Hypothesis To assess the effects of a typical otolaryngologic dose of 1 mL of 4%
lidocaine on penetration aspiration scale scores and participant discomfort during flexible …