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Malattia da Reflusso Gastroesofageo (MRGE) – in Italiano

August 15, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Handout featuring explanation of aspiration pneumonia as related to GERD as well as 8 specific strategies for reducing the symptoms of GERD and related risk of aspiration pneumonia. Designed for speech-language pathologists working with patients who have dysphagia exacerbated by GERD.
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How to Use the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI)

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains how laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) are similar and different. Then the patient can use the Reflux Symptoms Index, and the SLP will calculate the score. The SLP and patient can track the scores to see if the scores change over time with compensatory dysphagia strategies and/or the physician, including medications for symptom relief.
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Reflux Reference Guide for SLPs

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This quick reference guide is packed with statistics meant to arm you with information needed to establish a complete picture of a patient struggling with both dysphagia and reflux.
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Identifying and Reducing Reflux in Infants and Toddlers

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
GERD is a digestive disorder that can affect growth milestones, and adequacy of nutrition for children. This is a resource for parents, caregivers, and providers who need strategies for identifying and minimizing behaviors that may trigger GERD in infants and toddlers.
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Hiatal Hernia, Reflux, and Dysphagia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides an overview of the anatomy/physiology of a hiatal hernia as well as how this injury relates to reflux and dysphagia. This handout helps provide a concrete visual explanation for a very esoteric concept as related to dysphagia rehabilitation.
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GERD Precautions to Prevent Aspiration Pneumonia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Handout featuring explanation of aspiration pneumonia as related to GERD as well as 8 specific strategies for reducing the symptoms of GERD and related risk of aspiration pneumonia. Designed for speech-language pathologists working with patients who have dysphagia exacerbated by GERD.
This content is only available to members.