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| | Best Practice - Dysphagia, Children |
 | | It is important to be aware that children with neurological impairment may require cognitive and behavioural therapy as part of their dysphagia management program. | | | Children with head injury and dysphagia experience difficulties in tongue control and bolus manipulation, problems with movement of food from the mouth to the pharynx and delayed pharyngeal swallow. | | | When dysphagia is suspected the child must be referred to a medical practitioner and speech pathologist for assessment. |
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http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/best_practice/BPISdys2.php
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| | Oral Pharyngeal Dysphagia |
| | These studies consist primarily of the application of subcutaneous needle electrode myography in the diagnosis of dysphagia and the scientific documentation of normal swallowing behavior. | | | EMG biofeedback presents auditory and visual signals to aid the patient in learning and practicing dysphagia intervention exercises(4). | | | Video monitoring allows the patient to view the swallow as it occurs, converting a previously automatic skill of which there is generally little awareness to a visually represented task that can be consciously monitored and altered. |
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http://www.bfe.org/protocol/pro06eng.htm
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| | Palliation of Dysphagia of Esophageal Cancer by Endoscopic Lumen Restoration Techniques |
| | Another caveat is worthy of emphasis to all physicians who plan to offer dysphagia therapy by various endoscopic procedures: Never initiate therapy for dysphagia by any method in a patient with esophageal cancer without a current barium esophagram. | | | At present, there is no proof that any one of the available palliative therapies is superior for dysphagia relief in patients with advanced cancer who have failed the usual surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy regimens. | | | General supportive care, relief of pain, restoration of adequate nutritional status, and treatment of specific sequelae of the carcinoma are all essential to proper therapy. |
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http://www.moffitt.usf.edu/pubs/ccj/v6n1/article7.html
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| | Reflux1.com - Dysphagia |
| | In this case, patients often report a feeling of having food stuck in the throat or chest, and a concurrent pain or pressure in the chest. | | | Other possible contributors to dysphagia include the development of a balloon type pocket (diverticulum) in the throat or esophagus, or radiation burns from cancer therapy. | | | It is important to see your doctor who can evaluate your condition to determine the cause(s) and treatments for your dysphagia. |
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http://www.reflux1.com/care/condition20.cfm/16
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| | Diagnosis and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) in Acute-Care Stroke Patients |
| | On the basis of data from the stroke literature, we estimate that approximately 43 percent to 54 percent of stroke patients with dysphagia experience aspiration, approximately 37 percent of these patients will develop pneumonia, and 3.8 percent of these will die of pneumonia if they are not part of a dysphagia diagnosis and treatment program. | | | Some epidemiological evidence suggests that dysphagia patients who aspirate have about a 50 percent greater risk of developing aspiration pneumonia than dysphagia patients who do not aspirate during videofluoroscopy exams. | | | Although numerous other studies have been conducted on dysphagia treatments, their designs make it impossible to assess the efficacy of individual treatments. |
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=hstat1.chapter.11701
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| | Postgraduate Medicine: Esophageal Diseases Symposium: When it's hard to swallow |
| | Esophageal testing of patients with noncardiac chest pain or dysphagia: results of three years' experience with 1161 patients. | | | In addition, therapeutic dilatation of a stricture and removal of foreign bodies can be accomplished as part of the evaluation procedure. | | | When a stricture is present, therapeutic dilatation can be accomplished as part of endoscopic evaluation. |
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http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/06_99/mujica.htm
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| | PetPlace.com - Dysphagia |
| | The recognition of dysphagia in your dog warrants an immediate examination by your veterinarian to determine the cause and institute appropriate therapy. | | | A thorough examination is very important, as some causes of dysphagia may be detectable on the examination. | | | Diagnosing and treating the problem early can help increase the chances of a positive outcome. |
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http://www.petplace.com/articles/artshow.asp?artID=4131
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| | Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health: Dysphagia |
| | The clinical screening evaluation includes review of the medical history; current medical status; examination of oral anatomy and oral motor functioning; perceptual evaluation of laryngeal functioning; and observation of eating and drinking unless the risk of aspiration is very high and the individual is deemed too medically fragile to tolerate it. | | | This differs from the MBS study in that the patient is required to swallow a much larger amount of barium, typically while lying in the prone position. | | | This procedure can be done at the bedside and requires minimal cooperation from the patient, making it useful for patients who cannot tolerate an MBS study. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_gGENH/is_/ai_2699003249
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| | Dysphagia |
| | Logemann JA (1999): Behavioral Management for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia. | | | Daniels SK, Ballo LA, Mahoney M-C, Foundas AL (2000): Clinical Predictors of Dysphagia and Aspiration Risk: Outcome Measures in Acute Stroke Patients. | | | Perlman AL (1997): Application of Instrumental Procedures to the Evaluation and Treatment of Dysphagia. |
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http://www.dysphagia.de/Videofluoroskopie.html
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| | A to Z Encyclopedia Topic: Dysphagia |
| | Children who have other health problems, especially those that affect the nerves and muscles (such as muscular dystrophy and brain injury), may not be able to experience much improvement with their swallowing difficulties. | | | These therapists can give your child exercises to help make swallowing more effective, or suggest techniques for feeding that may help improve swallowing problems. | | | Specific treatment for dysphagia will be determined by your child's physician based on the following: |
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http://www.childrenshospital.org/cfapps/A2ZtopicDisplay.cfm?Topic=Dysphagia
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| | Dysphagia: Swallowing Problems |
| | A patient receiving head or neck surgery is at an even greater risk due to nonfunctioning nerves affecting the swallowing process. | | | In acute care hospital, almost 30% of patients recovering from stroke had dysphagia (Hutchins). | | | Careful monitoring and following through with dysphagia intervention helps keep the risks low for a dysphagia patient. |
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http://webpages.marshall.edu/~neighba1/dysphagia.htmlx
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| | Dysphagia Institute |
| | The Institute and its faculty have achieved international recognition for their basic and clinical research in swallowing disorders conducted over the last 20 years. | | | Your primary care physician can refer you to the MCW Dysphagia Institute at Froedtert. | | | The MCW Dysphagia Institute at Froedtert Hospital is a multi-disciplinary team committed to the diagnosis, research and treatment of patients with swallowing disorders. |
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http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/914645127.html
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| | Dysphagia Newsletter |
| | A multi disciplinary task force was assembled under the leadership of Dietetics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (DPMR), a dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association. | | | INTRODUCTION: In the past 10-15 years, the diagnostic category DYSPHAGIA has evolved from one of a secondary diagnosis to a primary assessment and management concern. | | | Like many other new clinical endeavors, this change in practice has evolved from grass-roots patient care initiative into highly specialized research initiatives. |
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http://www.dysphagia-diet.com/newsl2.htm
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| | Dysphagia Page |
| | Dysphagia affects approximately 1 out of every 17 persons. | | | Your loved one may have dysphagia as a result of: | | | Studies that may have been performed on your loved one to conclude that he/she has dysphagia: |
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http://www.unc.edu/~branan/dysphagia_older_adults.htm
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| | Dysphagia |
| | Depending on the severity of pain, therapies aimed at improving the motility of the esophagus and reducing symptoms may include medications that: 1) relax the sphincter muscles of the esophagus, 2) improve esophageal contractions and movement of food, or 3) decrease heightened sensitivity. | | | Surgery is rarely undertaken for patients with functional dysphagia. | | | A person with symptoms of functional dysphagia, working with their physician, can help develop an individualized treatment plan. |
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http://www.aboutgerd.org/dysphagia.html
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| | Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia) |
| | For certain problems, such as a narrowing (stricture) in the throat, surgery to dilate or release the area (myotomy) may be required. | | | Medications that slow the production of stomach acid, muscle relaxants, antacids, and other drugs may reduce dysphagia for some patients. | | | A number of conditions may cause dysphagia, including mechanical obstruction (such as by a tumor or stricture), a motility disorder, impairment of the upper or lower esophageal sphincter, and others. |
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| | This new information offers alternatives to the dysphagia clinician, patient, and caregiver. | | | Not only would further study benefit the patient but also provide dysphagia clinicians with various options for evaluation and treatment. | | | The fourth or control group (average age of 28 years) consisted of ten normal subjects with no history or swallowing problems, disease, medications or surgeries involving the central nervous system. |
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http://www.dysphagia-diet.com/newsl.htm
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| | Dysphagia Diagnosis, Treatment Reduces Pneumonia Rates In Stroke Patients |
| | "The findings of this analysis will go a long way in helping those people on the front line of care to determine the most effective ways to treat dysphagia resulting from stroke and other neurologic diseases," said John Eisenberg, M.D., AHCPR administrator. | | | Dysphagia Diagnosis, Treatment Reduces Pneumonia Rates In Stroke Patients | | | Title: Dysphagia Diagnosis, Treatment Reduces Pneumonia Rates In Stroke Patients |
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http://www.docguide.com/dg.nsf/PrintPrint/469DA9509D1939CF852567440072E17F
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| | MedlinePlus: Dysphagia |
| | The primary NIH organization for research on Dysphagia is the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders | | | Dysphagia (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) | | | Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) |
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| | Dysphagia Research Society |
| | to foster new methodologies and instrumentation in dysphagia research and its clinical applications | | | The Dysphagia Research Society is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. | | | DRS to meet next in Spring 2006 (21 Feb 2005) |
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| | Dysphagia |
| | - A wide range of helpful Dysphagia information concerning treatment, prevention, diagnosis, email groups, support groups, personal stories and much more. | | | Dysphagia Resource Center - Resources for swallowing disorders. | | | Dysphagia, Speech and Language - Diet guidelines for people with swallowing disorders. |
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http://www.ability.org.uk/dysphagia.html
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| | Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing) - Medical Encyclopedia for Nursing Students |
| | A variety of medical difficulties can cause dysphagia, including stroke, degenerative neurological diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease), reflux disease, and esophageal achalasia. | | | Dysphagia is the general term for any disorder causing difficulty swallowing. | | | People with dysphagia may be required to eat foods of altered texture, such as soft/moist, chopped, or pureed foods; or liquids might be required to be thickened to allow slower transit. |
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http://nursingstudy.com/encyclopedia/Dysphagia.html
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| | Difficulty swallowing - MayoClinic.com |
| | Dysphagia may be associated with pain while swallowing, or not being able to swallow at all. | | | The causes of dysphagia vary, and treatments depend upon the cause. | | | But persistent swallowing problems may indicate a serious medical problem requiring treatment. |
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| | Title of Document Swallowing Disorders |
| | One of the most common causes of dysphagia is gastroesophageal reflux. | | | This may be caused by many factors, most of which are temporary and not threatening. | | | The term dysphagia refers to the feeling of difficulty passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach. |
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http://www.sinuscarecenter.com/swallaao.html
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| | Dysphagia Info Page |
| | The mail list provides a forum for various medical professionals to discuss clinical or research issues and clinical cases, share ideas and news items, ask questions, or ask for resources related to swallowing and its disorders. | | | Job postings related to the field of swallowing disorders are also allowed. | | | Subscribe to Dysphagia by filling out the following form. |
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http://lists.b9.com/mailman/listinfo/dysphagia
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| | Dysphagia-Diet |
| | This page has been created for the sharing of information by professionals concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with dysphagia. | | | It contains useful information, practical tips, reviews of the latest research and much more. | | | Use dysphagia-diet Email as a method to ask questions or provide information concerning dysphagia. |
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http://www.dysphagia-diet.com
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| | The DRM WebWatcher: Dysphagia |
| | Dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) can result from a wide variety of disorders. | | | A list of discussion groups from Judith Kuster's guide to resources about communication disorders. | | | This guide to Internet resources about swallowing and swallowing disorders includes vendors, mailing lists, case studies, conferences, diseases, organizations, tutorials, articles, research and more. |
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http://www.disabilityresources.org/DYSPHAGIA.html
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| | Carolina Pediatric Dysphagia - Educational Papers |
| | What is Pediatric Dysphagia; Issues with children, and what can be done | | | Additional Resources - Private and Government agencies that can assist families in need of information and resources |
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http://www.feeding.com/educational.htm
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| | Manfred Kaiser |
| | Under performing thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), may show as fatigue, lethargy, slowed heart rate, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin and hair, constipation, or depression. | | | Increased risk of birth defects, miscarriage, and stillbirth | | | Enlarged thyroid gland (goitre), accompanied by hoarseness, shortness of breath, cough, or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) |
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