When It's Hard to Swallow
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
According to the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), dysphagia is defined as “problems involving the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction” (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, n.d.). More commonly recognized as a swallowing disorder, this malady has been known to cause problems like those of malnutrition, chronic lung disease, choking, and in extreme cases, death. While this disorder does not have a specific etiology or noted first appearance, epidemiologic reports show that it has been known to target the elderly and people who have recently suffered a stroke. In order to investigate this disorder and its effect on these communities, this report analyzes: the pathology of dysphagia, the processes and anatomic mechanics of typical swallowing, historical treatment of dysphagia, and how treatment of this disorder has been altered as a result of the developing field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Annette Finley-Croswhite
College Affiliation
College of Arts & Letters
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Disciplines
Communication Sciences and Disorders | Diseases | Health Information Technology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Speech Pathology and Audiology
Session Title
Medical History #1
Location
Zoom Room ZZ
Start Date
3-20-2021 2:00 PM
End Date
3-20-2021 2:55 PM
When It's Hard to Swallow
Zoom Room ZZ
According to the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), dysphagia is defined as “problems involving the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction” (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, n.d.). More commonly recognized as a swallowing disorder, this malady has been known to cause problems like those of malnutrition, chronic lung disease, choking, and in extreme cases, death. While this disorder does not have a specific etiology or noted first appearance, epidemiologic reports show that it has been known to target the elderly and people who have recently suffered a stroke. In order to investigate this disorder and its effect on these communities, this report analyzes: the pathology of dysphagia, the processes and anatomic mechanics of typical swallowing, historical treatment of dysphagia, and how treatment of this disorder has been altered as a result of the developing field of Speech-Language Pathology.