Diagnosis and Management of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Its Nutritional and Respiratory Complications in the Elderly by Laia Rofes, Viridiana Arreola, Jordi Almirall, Mateu Cabré, Lluís Campins, Pilar García-Peris, Renée Speyer, Pere Clavé

“…Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a major complaint among older people. …”
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The care needs of persons with oropharyngeal dysphagia and their informal caregivers: A scoping review. by Aurora Ninfa, Valeria Crispiatico, Nicole Pizzorni, Marta Bassi, Giovanni Casazza, Antonio Schindler, Antonella Delle Fave

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Besides affecting physical health, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia (OD) entails limitations in daily activities and social participation for both patients and their informal caregivers. …”
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Injection of Botulinum Toxin a to Upper Esophageal Sphincter for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Two Patients with Inclusion Body Myositis by Louis WC Liu, Mark Tarnopolsky, David Armstrong

“…This report presents the first documentation of botulinum toxin A injection into the upper esophageal sphincter using a flexible esophagogastroduodenoscope under conscious sedation, to reduce upper esophageal sphincter pressure and successfully alleviate oropharyngeal dysphagia in two IBM patients.…”
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Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines: Evaluation of Dysphagia by Alan W Cockeram

“…Dysphagia may be classified as oropharyngeal or esophageal; oropharyngeal dysphagia arises from a structural or functional abnormality in the oropharynx, and esophageal dysphagia occurs as a result of structural or functional abnormalities in the esophagus. …”
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Thyrotoxic Dysphagia in an 82-Year-Old Male by Konstantinos Parperis, Ramona Dadu, Sheikh Hoq, Vivian Argento

“…Modified Barium swallow test showed oropharyngeal dysphagia. Thyroid function tests that revealed hyperthyroidism and antibodies to TSH-receptor were positive. …”
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A qualitative inquiry of speech-language therapists’ views about breastfeeding management by Danica Schlome, Esedra Krüger, Bhavani Pillay

“…Background: Management of oropharyngeal dysphagia within the first few days of an infant’s life results in favourable breastfeeding outcomes, indicating the importance of investigating the breastfeeding management practices of speech-language therapists (SLTs) working within this field. …”
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