Dysphagia in adults and its relationship with oral health and dental treatment.

Autor: Doshi, Mili, Kahatab, Ahmed
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Zdroj: Journal of the Irish Dental Association; Oct/Nov2024, Vol. 70 Issue 5, p241-253, 5p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on dysphagia, a medical condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing, which can occur due to impairments in the oral, pharyngeal, or oesophageal phases of swallowing. Topics include the phases of normal swallowing, the prevalence and causes of dysphagia, and its association with neurological conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, and stroke.
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