Despite considerable effort, these conventional diagnostic methods have limited proven accuracy in predicting aspiration and respiratory disease Emerging evidence shows that novel techniques such as ...

An organic process must be ruled out by endoscopy in all patients presenting with dysphagia symptoms Eosinophilic oesophagitis is one of the most prevalent causes of dysphagia in adults and children ...

Swallowing is a basic function that many of us take for granted — until a problem occurs, making daily tasks like drinking and eating a major challenge. Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Dysphagia is common after stroke, presenting in 55% of all hospital-admitted patients with acute disease, and, depending on the lesion site and volume, can linger as a chronic problem for years.1 It ...

Swallowing is a complex function that is often taken for granted. As individuals age, physiologic changes can contribute to increased difficulty in swallowing. 1 Healthy older adults as well as those ...

Five studies using PAS to assess dysphagia were included in the meta-analysis. The pre-post intervention effect sizes for the included studies ranged from 0.265 (small effect) to 0.802 (large effect), ...