Swallowing disorder or dysphagia is one of the common functional disorders in stroke survivors, and its early screening is important for reducing patient dependence, pneumonia incidence, mortality, ...

“They can experience dramatic deficits in both speech and swallowing that may lead to malnutrition, dehydration, social isolation, depression, aspiration pneumonia, pulmonary abscess and even death.” ...

"Dysphagia" is the term for difficulty swallowing. There are a number of causes of dysphagia, such as a previous stroke. When dysphagia is a problem, there is the potential for something, such as food ...

Introduction: Chronic pulmonary aspiration (CPA), a common complication of pediatric dysphagia, poses significant risks to respiratory health, potentially leading to bronchiectasis and permanent lung ...

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Dysphagia — the medical term for trouble swallowing — can be caused by medications or acid reflux. It can also be a red flag for diseases like lung cancer, head and neck cancers, stroke or ...

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The study highlights the importance of early dysphagia screening, targeted prevention strategies, and specialized stroke care in reducing aspiration pneumonia risk and improving patient outcomes.