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Dysphagia

Dysphagia affects friends, family and you.. Approximately 300,000 to 600,000 people with neurogenic disorders are diagnosed with dysphagia. Swallowing involves the use of 6 cranial nerves.Approximately 40% of patients with dysphagia silently aspirate.Swallowing is one of the most complex body reflexes, yet in the normal adult, this process is automatic, effortless and efficiently performed an average of 600 times a day. .

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Dysphagia

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    1. Dysphagia When it’s difficult to swallow

    2. Dysphagia affects friends, family and you. Approximately 300,000 to 600,000 people with neurogenic disorders are diagnosed with dysphagia. Swallowing involves the use of 6 cranial nerves. Approximately 40% of patients with dysphagia silently aspirate. Swallowing is one of the most complex body reflexes, yet in the normal adult, this process is automatic, effortless and efficiently performed an average of 600 times a day.

    3. Those at Risk for Dysphagia Patients who are dependent for oral care. Have large numbers of missing teeth. Dentures Have limited hand dexterity Decreased mental capacity Multiple medical co-morbidities Immunosuppressed Ventilator dependent Receive non-prandial feedings Have had a stroke Neurologically impaired Have xerostomia (dry mouth) Known Dysphagia Poor access to professional dental care. Dependence on caregivers for oral care. Active smoking Depression. Use of sedative medication Use of gastric acid-reducing medication. Use of ACE inhibitor Poor feeding position.

    4. Speech Language Pathology and Swallowing Clinical assessment Cervical Auscultation Laryngeal/Hyoid elevation Trial consistencies Pulse Oximetry Heart Rate Blue Dye Assessment 3 Ounce water test MBSS (Modified Barium Swallow Study) VitalStim-NMES for dysphagia DPNS/FMEP Thermal/tactile stimulation Myofascial release and manual techniques Oral/Pharyngeal Exercises TheraSip Swallowing Trainer IOPI OraLight Laryngeal Mirrors/ThermoStim Probe

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