The following is a summary of “A Systematic Review of the Prevalence and Characteristics of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Critically Ill Patients During the Acute and Postacute Recovery Phase,” published ...

No change in diet is required. 2 Mild dysphagia—oropharyngeal dysphagia present, which can be managed by specific swallow suggestions. Slight modification in consistency of diet may be indicated.

The Intensive Dysphagia Rehabilitation (IDR ... The IDR approach incorporates 3 components: a) evidence-based oropharyngeal training increasing gradually in intensity based on exercise physiology ...

Dysphagia is a medical term used when patients have difficulty swallowing. When it's hard to start swallowing, the condition ...

Read more about Surgery to remove the tumour for head and neck cancer A trial looking at treatment after surgery for HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer (PATHOS) This trial is looking at less intensive ...

Chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy is the traditional treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. All cancer treatments can have side effects, but radiotherapy for this form of the disease often ...