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Optimal treatment of laryngo-pharyngeal reflux disease (2013)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Lifestyle modifications Obesity: A higher body mass index is associated with higher levels of GERD. GERD symptoms worsen with weight gain and improve with weight loss. Eating habits: Chocolate, coffee, high-fat foods increase GERD symptoms. Esophageal acid exposure is higher with high-caloric diet. Carbonated beverages decrease LES pressure and predict GERD symptoms. Consuming bread and […]
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Yale Swallow Protocol

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The Yale Swallow Protocol (YSP) is a screening tool for swallowing. The person being screened either passes or fails, identifying individuals who would benefit from a more thorough evaluation of all aspects of swallowing function. This resource provides evidence regarding the sensitivity and specificity of the YSP and provides steps for completion and determination of […]
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Valsalva Maneuver

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides information regarding who should use this maneuver, the rationale, contraindications, and instructions to complete this maneuver.  
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Using the EAT-10

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The EAT-10 is a guided way for patients to explain their perceived swallowing problems. Current research highlights how the EAT-10 can determine aspiration or post-swallow pharyngeal residuals for patients with COPD and head and neck cancer. This material also has a space for tracking the patient’s score over time to see the progress.
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Transitional Foods

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains what transitional foods are, who should consume this type of food, the value of implementing this type of food, and factors that can influence tolerance.
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The Supraglottic Swallow

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The supraglottic swallow maneuver requires a person to voluntarily close his/her vocal folds to add an extra layer of protection from aspiration. This material provides information regarding who should use this maneuver, the rationale, prerequisites, and instructions to complete this maneuver.
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The Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale (DOSS)

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale (DOSS) is a scale studied and created at Hartford Hospital to systematically improve functional rating severity of dysphagia following an objective swallowing evaluation. This resource provides information regarding the scale and how to determine which level accurately describes a person’s swallowing function.
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