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Tag: Dysphagia

Interprofessional Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia

Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing safely or efficiently to meet nutrition and hydration needs. It can result from problems in the neurological system as well as structures within the oral cavity,pharynx, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction. While dysphagia can affect individuals of all ages, it most often presents among the elderly and in persons with […]

Aug 24, 2020

swallowing anatomy