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 ...

Disorders of the oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing are very disabling and may place those affected at risk for death from asphyxiation owing to upper airway obstruction by large food bolus or ...

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 ...

While swallowing is considered an effortless, reflexive action, it's actually quite a complicated and coordinated maneuver involving many muscles and nerves. As a result, neurological conditions ...

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), ...

TOKYO – An increasing number of restaurants in Japan are offering meals designed for individuals with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder that makes eating and drinking difficult. This movement has been ...