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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Anatomy/PhysiologyDysphagia
Just how exactly is the swallow triggered? This handout describes the oral and pharyngeal sequences involved in a successful swallow. Also discusses swallow delay as well as how speech therapy can improve swallow initiation and reduce the risk of dysphagia and associated aspiration.
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