The Brain and Swallowing
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AdultDiscipline:
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DysphagiaSwallowing is a complex automatic process we often take for granted until this daily activity becomes difficult. This material provides some insight into how the brain stem and brain work simultaneously to make swallowing happen safely. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How does the brain control swallowing?
- How can neurological damage cause dysphagia?
- What brain regions are involved in swallowing?
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