Dysphagia

Swallowing is a complex, precisely co-ordinated act involving 32 paired muscles and sensory and motor nerves, carried out in a beautifully timed sequence. So it makes perfect sense many different health conditions affecting the brain or the body impact on a person’s ability to swallow - Bronwyn Hemsley

Dysphagia

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Not Being Able to Swallow Can Ruin More Than Your Appetite

Though most of us have experienced trouble swallowing some particularly disgusting dish during our lifetimes, for those with dysphagia—also known as a swallowing disorder—all food becomes nearly impossible to eat. At first, it may not seem like a death sentence; if meal replacers don't work, there's always a feeding tube, right? But people with severe swallowing disorders are locked out of any activity that involves eating or drinking, often meaning that their days of socialization are over.

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 Not Being Able to Swallow Can Ruin More Than Your Appetite

Some ten million Americans—and many others worldwide—suffer from dysphagia: swallowing disorders. And the toll it takes on your social life is as great as that on your body.

Dysphagia Research Society

The Dysphagia Research Society is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes.

American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders

AB-SSD certifies speech–language pathologists (SLPs) who have advanced knowledge, skills and experience.

National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

Our commitment is to provide patient hope and improve quality of life for those suffering from all types of swallowing disorders. By enhancing direct patient support, education, research and raising public, professional and governmental awareness, our mission is to advance the prevention and treatment of swallowing disorders in our lifetime.

MedlinePlus

Anyone can have a swallowing disorder, but it is more common in older adults...

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