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Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Infants and Children with Infantile Pompe Disease.

open access: yes, 2023
Pompe disease is a rare genetic progressive neuromuscular disorder. The most severe form, infantile Pompe disease, has historically resulted in early mortality, most commonly due to cardiorespiratory failure.
Case, LE   +8 more
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Swallowing and ageing

open access: yesRevista Portuguesa Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, 2023
Swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, are highly prevalent in the elderly and are associated with significantly negative outcomes, including malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia, reduced quality of life, and caregiver burden.
Isabel Silva-Carvalho   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dysphagia Secondary to Esophageal Compression in a Patient with Decompensated Heart Failure [PDF]

open access: yesThe Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research, 2022
Cardiogenic dysphagia is a rare type of esophageal dysphagia caused by external compression of the esophagus by an enlarged left atrium. Long-term comparisons between the degree of cardiogenic dysphagia and heart failure have not been reported due to its
Jintae Park   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

open access: yes, 2023
Dysphagia is the most troublesome symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). This study aimed to investigate oropharyngeal dysphagia in children with EoE and possible related factors.
SARI, SİNAN   +7 more
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Impact of oropharyngeal dysphagia on healthcare cost and length of stay in hospital: a systematic review

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2018
Background Healthcare systems internationally are under an ever-increasing demand for services that must be delivered in an efficient, effective and affordable manner.
Stacie Attrill   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Implications of health professionals’ awareness and involvement in oropharyngeal dysphagia management on inpatient outcomes in a National Hospital in Kenya: a case study

open access: yesBMJ Public Health
Introduction The complex, multifaceted nature of oropharyngeal dysphagia calls for all health professionals to be aware and involved in its management.
Dalphine Chebet Ndiema   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Successful treatment of post COVID-19 neurogenic dysphagia with botulinum toxin

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2023
Introduction: Dysphagia in post COVID-19 patients could be caused by several factors, including reduced pharyngolaryngeal coordination due to SARS-CoV-2 tropism to the central and/or peripheral nervous system. To our knowledge, this is the first reported
Riccardo Canta   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Implementing oral care to reduce aspiration pneumonia amongst patients with dysphagia in a South African setting

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Communication Disorders, 2016
Oral care is a crucial routine for patients with dysphagia that, when completed routinely, can prevent the development of aspiration pneumonia. There is no standardised protocol for oral care within government hospitals in South Africa.
Jaishika Seedat, Claire Penn
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Influence of Dysphagia and Tracheostomy on Pneumonia in Patients with Stroke: A Retrospective Cohort Study

open access: yesBrain Sciences, 2022
Background: Pneumonia is common in patients with tracheostomy and dysphagia. However, the influence of dysphagia and tracheostomy on pneumonia in patients with stroke remains unclear.
Yong Dai   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The design and evaluation of a valid dysphagia screening tool for acute stroke patients [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Screening acute stroke patients for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is recommended within 24 hours due to risks of morbidity and mortality. A review of the international literature identified no universal consensus for a valid method of screening. This
Head, Kathryn
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