Slight modification in consistency of diet may be indicated. 3 Mild-moderate dysphagia—potential for aspiration exists but is diminished by specific swallow techniques and a modified diet.

An infection of the lungs called aspiration pneumonia may also occur, as can malnutrition and dehydration. To avoid these dysphagia-related complications, the evaluation of neurological illness ...

An upper GI examination a few days prior to this examination had revealed occasional silent aspiration with swallowing, gastroesophageal reflux, and mild gastritis, and vomiting. She had mild ...

While we may know about Malnutrition and Pneumonia, a major cause of this is a lesser-known condition. Knowing about things ...

Aspiration pneumonia in post-stroke patients showed significantly increased 90-day mortality, longer hospital stays, and more ...

Myasthenia gravis patients show higher rates of dysarthria, dysphonia, dysphagia, and aspiration pneumonia compared to non-affected individuals. Despite high disorder rates, most myasthenia gravis ...