Slight modification in consistency of diet may be indicated. 3 Mild-moderate dysphagia—potential for aspiration exists but is diminished by specific swallow techniques and a modified diet.

An infection of the lungs called aspiration pneumonia may also occur, as can malnutrition and dehydration. To avoid these dysphagia-related complications, the evaluation of neurological illness ...

A British doctor shared a surprisingly warning sign of dementia — the mind-deteriorating condition that afflicts more than 55 ...

It represents the leading cause of death in this population: Older research suggests that up to 87% of people with Huntington’s disease die from aspiration pneumonia. Management of dysphagia in ...

The findings suggested that an initial swallow screen led to a significant reduction in aspiration pneumonia attributable to prompt dysphagia management. A nurse's complete swallowing assessment ...

An upper GI examination a few days prior to this examination had revealed occasional silent aspiration with swallowing, gastroesophageal reflux, and mild gastritis, and vomiting. She had mild ...

Dysphagia suffers are not to be fed jelly because it turns to liquid in the mouth, which can go into the lungs and cause aspiration pneumonia. But, an inquest heard the 67-year-old was given the ...

He had previously been diagnosed with dysphagia, which "can be a painful ... diet and required supervision when eating to mitigate aspiration risk." "Jelly (jello) was specifically and repeatedly ...

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular junction disorder with a hallmark of progressive muscle weakness and frequent ...

Assistant Coroner Sean Cummings recorded his medical cause of death as aspiration pneumonia, chronic dysphagia and type 2 diabetes. He concluded his death was contributed to by neglect and if he ...

A Co Down man has praised the medics who helped him to regain his ability to swallow. Alan Jones' vocal cords and muscles for ...