Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing usually indicates some disorder of the esophagus. An accurate, detailed history can suggest the cause of dysphagia and can enable the physician to define the cause ...

Respiratory patterns and sEMG may indicate dysphagia in patients with myasthenia gravis. Dysphagia affects about 70% of patients with myasthenia gravis and can lead to myasthenic crisis, necessitating ...

Many conditions can cause swallowing issues, known as dysphagia. These include neurodegenerative conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. They also include brain injuries, ...

You can practice progressive muscle relaxation to relieve throat tension and make swallowing easier. Try diaphragmatic breathing to relax your throat muscles and ease swallowing difficulties.

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Neoadjuvant/adjuvant pembrolizumab and surgery + cesium-131 in recurrent HNSCC: A multicenter phase I/IIb trial. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract ...

A report on an intervention for older adults who have experienced stroke and have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) found that a fortified, texture-modified diet increased daily energy intake by ...