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Characteristics of Criocopharyngeal Dysphagia after Ischemic Stroke (2018)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Cricopharyngeal dysfunction (CPD) is when the muscles do not relax the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), during swallowing, and this prevents the bolus to pass from the pharynx to the esophagus. The incidence of CPD has been reported to be as high as 50%, among individuals with stokes. This study aimed to determine if the brain […]
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The Effect of Traditional Dysphagia Therapy on the Swallowing Function in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial (2019)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors used a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial to determine how TDT would affect individuals with MS with dysphagia. The participants from the study were included if he/ she had an established diagnosis of MS according to McDonald’s criteria, between 20 and 60 years of age, DYMUS questionnaire indicated dysphagia, no acute relapse in the […]
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Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis: Evaluation and Validation of the DYMUS Questionnaire (2017)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The DYMUS questionnaire was designed by Bergamaschi et al. and is currently the only questionnaire for identifying the presence of dysphagia with individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). This questionnaire is able to determine the presence of oropharyngeal dysphagia and indicate the need for objections assessments such as the FEES and/or VFSS. The study compared the […]
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Implementing the Free Water Protocol Does Not Result in Aspiration Pneumonia Dysphagia: A Systematic Review (2016)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Eight studies were included in this review, from a large search of 2792 total articles. The eight studies selected were randomized control trials. From these eight studies, there were 245 patients identified with oropharyngeal dysphagia after a clinical bedside evaluation or Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). All of the participants were participating with inpatient […]
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Iowa Oral Performance Instrument in Stroke Patients with Dysphagia (2015)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
For this study, fifty individuals who had dysphagia secondary to a stroke participated from April 2015 to July 2015. The researchers used the following as inclusion criteria for the participants 1) Videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) confirmed the dysphagia from a stroke was present; 2) the stroke occurred over 6 months ago; 3) the participants had […]
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Effortful Swallow and Esophageal Function (2012)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This study had 18 healthy adult participants (9 males, 9 females) with an average age of 29.9 years (age range of 23-58 years) with no history of swallowing problems, speech disorders, voice problems, or pulmonary, neurologic, or otolaryngologic diseases. During this study, the esophagus amplitude, duration, velocity, and bolus flow/clearance were measured using solid-state esophageal […]
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Post-Operative Oropharyngeal Dysphagia (2013)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
In this review article, the authors sought to synopsize research related to oropharyngeal dysphagia following anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS). Postoperative oropharyngeal dysphagia is one of the most common complications associated with ACSS. The physiology of oropharyngeal dysphagia can be on multiple levels, including in the brain, the muscles, and the mucosal mechanisms. The exact […]
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GERD and Hernias (2012)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
From 2007 to 2009, GERD patients were referred by General Community Hospital Zell am See in Zell am See, Austria to be considered for the study. To be included, patients had to present with one reflux symptom at least, and present with esophageal acid exposure as charted by a DeMeester score greater than or equal […]
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Lingual Pressure as Clinical Indicator of Swallowing Function – Parkinson’s (2012)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Participants included the study were 28 PwPD (17 men, 11 women), average age 71, taking at least one dopaminergic medication. All participants were screened using an oral mechanism exam, and had no significant dental or medical history that had an impact on their tongues or ability to swallow. As a control, three spouses of PwPD […]
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The Management of Drooling in Adults with Neurological Conditions (2012)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Starting with the physical, the authors note with four sources how drooling can create chapping, infection, dehydration, and even odor. These symptoms can be compounded by the psychosocial aspect. With drooling, the risk of patients being infantilized is real, and can impact how the support system of a patient reacts to them. Drooling can also […]
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