aspiration pneumonia Archives

Understanding Aspiration Pneumonia and Dysphagia

January 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource explains the connection between oral health, dysphagia, and aspiration pneumonia in a simple, accessible way, empowering patients and families to make informed choices about their care. It includes practical tips, special considerations, and actionable strategies to support therapists in educating and guiding their clients.

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Nurturing Oral Care for Children with Dysphagia

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Oral care is vital in maintaining oral health as well as improving pulmonary outcomes specifically in children who have pharyngeal dysphagia. This resource provides information regarding oral care in children with swallowing deficits.

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Dysphagia Clues from H&Ps: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This guide outlines how to detect clues from a patient’s H&P in order to accurately diagnose dysphagia etiology and treatment plans.

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